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About Hastings College

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Hastings College is a private liberal arts college in Hastings, NE, known for its small private college, nebraska liberal arts, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 71%, Hastings College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 264 students each year. Hastings College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Hastings College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,042 per year; the sticker price of $48,494 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Hastings College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate
27
Median Admitted ACT

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Hastings College

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Demonstrated Interest
Hastings College is a small campus in Nebraska where the admissions team genuinely notices personal engagement, so schedule a campus visit or a one-on-one meeting with your admissions counselor before you apply.
Application Strategy
Hastings emphasizes close faculty mentorship and undergraduate research, so reach out directly to a professor in your intended major before submitting your application and mention that conversation in your materials.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Hastings College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$21.6k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$18.8k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$21.9k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$25.0k
110k+~$48k/yr$27.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
972
Undergrad Enrollment
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