About Hastings College

Founded in 1882, Hastings College. is a Private college. Located in Nebraska, which is a city setting in Nebraska, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,186 full time undergraduate students, and 60 full time graduate students.

The Hastings College Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 77 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hastings College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate63%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range890-1010
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hastings College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
60%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
20%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
40%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
40%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
40%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
60%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
40%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
20%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
20%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
60%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
40%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
40%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
40%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    19 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    29 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    29 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    29 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 66 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    29 Students rated school activities 4.3 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    29 Students rated local services 4 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    29 Students rated academics 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

Hastings College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Hastings College?

9 Students rated Hastings College

Anthony - 12/11/2020

Hastings college is a private college located in Hastings, Nebraska, it’s a small town with not much to do within the town. Hastings college is a very friendly place we’re everyone is nice to everyone. The class sizes is very nice with about 12-15 students per class. Hastings College is very big into sorts it’s a lot of sports teams including soccer, Bowling, baseball, basketball, golf, volleyball, shotgun sports, etc. I recommend Hastings College for anyone and everyone because here at Hastings college everyone is welcome!

Anna - 04/21/2020

It is wonderful place to meet new people and find yourself as a person. There are many great opportunities to get involved in things or meet new people. The first year committee does an outstanding job of creating many activities for freshman to do to feel like Hastings College is home. The only thing I wish were better was the air conditioning in the rooms and the food.

Ashley - 11/03/2019

I really like Hastings College. I feel like it is the best fit for me and it could be the right fit for a lot of other people too. They really roll out the red carpet when you visit the school. When you get to the school at a student they really encourage you to do everything that you want to do. All of the professors are welcoming and helpful in adjusting you to college life too.

Taren - 09/11/2019

Hastings college is good for students who love to get involved whether that be in sports or other activities. They also have event on the weekends and on later night that get the students involved in the community and on campus. They class are great and the block schedule makes it easier for students to focus on a couple class instead of a to of classes. Overall Hastings may be a small little college in the middle of no where but f it’s the right fit for you, you will call it home.

Hastings College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Hastings College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hastings College is 63%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Being in college and looking back to what I didn't know about college life I would tell myself, never be afraid of what is out there and always be yourself not someone you want people to think you are. I also would tell myself that don't doubt any advice that people give you as the people I have meet have never turned me in the wrong direction. Not knowing what was out there i would have told myself to be more optomistic of what is out there and never be afriad to speak my mind on anything I had an oppinion on.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The thing that I brag about the most to my friends back home is the small class size that my institution offers. My friends complain about how their class sizes are in the hundreds at that their teachers have no idea who they are. In response to this, I tell my friends that I have class sizes at around 25 students. This allows for more in-depth class discussions and allows for everyone to get their questions answered. Also, all the professors know the students in their classes by name.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    Overall good, wholesome midwestern folk.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Waiting on financial aid to get sent back to me.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    I think the best thing about my school is that you are receiving a liberal arts education at this institution. In addition to the classes that are relevant to a student?s major, the student will also take classes in other core areas. For instance, English majors have the opportunity to take classes in mathematics, political science, and various other areas unrelated to English. At other institutions, these English majors would not have this opportunity. Therefore, students at Hastings College are receiving a more well-rounded education than students at non-liberal arts colleges.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who doesn't mind having relaxing weekends and who doesn't like to be in a big city. Also one who likes small schools with small class sizes with laid back students and faculty.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The atmosphere at Hastings College is different from any of the other colleges I considered. When I came to visit, all of the students and professors were very friendly and helpful in answering any questions I had. The professors also seem to be a lot more concerned for the welfare of the students as well. If students miss classes, they will often get emails from their professors asking if they are alright or if they need any help getting caught up. As a student I really appreciate the concern they have.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have known more about the work-study program. I wasn't sure if I was eligable and so it took me longer to find an on-campus job.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our Liberal Arts Program. To some it might seem like a hassel but once you get to experience the different courses the L.A. P. requires you to take, these courses really open your eyes to the world.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Hastings College is the food. We have a cafeteria that is open all day. They specialize meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the other times you can still come in and get snack foods. However the quality and type is not always very good or broad. We often have the same things day after day. The quality at times is not the best. They are however working on building a new cafeteria with more options.

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  12. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is absolutely amazing because it feels like home here. It is easy to walk around and know a majority of the people you see and there is always a happy face. The teachers and other students also care alot about your education and are always willing to help, no matter the time of day (seriously). It is just a great school to attend.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    You shouldn't attend this school if you hope to get lost in a sea of people. It is a smaller college, and the professors and faculty here try very hard to get to know each student by name and help them whenever they need to. They don't baby the students, but they do want to make sure that everyone is getting the education they are here for.

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

1,186

Total Undergrad Enrollment

60

Total Grad Students

35%

Out-Of-State

64%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

75

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

69%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
80%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Hastings College receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$28,250

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,100

Books and Supplies

$8,880

Room and Board

38,230

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,464
$30 - $48K
$14,770
$48 - $75K
$18,530
$75 - $110K
$21,577
$110K & UP
$22,153

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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