Overview of Hastings College

At Hastings College, students can select from over 60 majors, with choices in business, education, and the most popular arts. Academics are supported by a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio. The institution offers a variety of student-run organizations and clubs, including recreational sports. The Hastings College Broncos play in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), within the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,080 (1,048 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 50% Male/50% Female
• 91% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $31,560
• Books: $1,134
• Room and Board: $9,990
• Other Expenses: $3,794
• Total Cost: $46,478

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 75%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $22,365
  • Loans: $5,981

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%
• Transfer-out Rate: 37%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 47%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 53%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Football, Golf, Track and Field, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Track and Field, Soccer, Tennis, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf

Overview of Hastings College Admissions

Hastings has an acceptance rate of 64%, making it a largely accessible school. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside the admission offices’ mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• Hastings College Acceptance Rate: 64%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 470/580
  • SAT Math: 470/550
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Composite: 19/25
  • ACT English: 18/24
  • ACT Math: 18/25

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Hastings College, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Hastings College is currently out of your reach, you will be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, La Salle University, University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Hastings College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission to these schools.

Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Hampton University, Washington State University, East Carolina University, Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Hastings College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

United States Military Academy, Temple University, Seton Hall University, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University

Applying to Hastings College

Application Deadline: August 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:  https://www.hastings.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.hastings.edu/admissions/apply-to-hastings/

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.hastings.edu/admissions/

Graduate Application Link(s):  https://www.hastings.edu/admissions/apply-to-hastings/