Hastings College
Hastings, NE
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 923
Graduate Enrollment: 22
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 70.89%
Male/Female: 53% / 47% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.5% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2000)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 51.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 69.2%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 5.2%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 5.4%
Unknown race: 5.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,351
In-State tuition: $33,590Out-of-State tuition: $33,590
Estimated books and supplies: $100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,810 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,994 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,810 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,994 (2022)
Average Family Income: $81,436 (2017)
Median Family Income: $66,876 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 33.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,109 |
| $30k-48k | $15,850 |
| $48k-75k | $18,643 |
| $75k-110k | $23,664 |
| $110k+ | $25,486 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 42%6-year graduation rate: 49%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,686 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,875 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 82.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 90.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 65.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 68.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,185 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,554 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Publishing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $27,000 | $271 | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 20 | $37,662 ($3,139) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | $23,000 | $244 | $24,886 ($2,074) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $35,633 ($2,969) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 12 | $48,453 ($4,038) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $27,000 | $268 | $46,083 ($3,840) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 15 | $19,500 | $205 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $58,770Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $98,322,617 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $113,074,932 (2022)