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Hastings College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Hastings, NEπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Hastings College is a small private school in Nebraska with 936 students and a 71.7% acceptance rate. Tuition runs about $49,000 annually, though the average net price after aid is $22,128. Business and marketing is the most popular field of study at 23% of degrees. Notably, the six-year graduation rate is 49%, and first-year retention stands at 66%.

Acceptance rate
71.7%
Enrollment
936
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
49%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
26 – 30
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$21,646
family income
$30–48k
$18,812
family income
$48–75k
$21,933
family income
$75–110k
$24,986
family income
$110k+
$27,290
family income
27% receive Pell grants
61% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Hastings College graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
23.4%
Education
15.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
11.0%
Biology
9.2%
Psychology
7.8%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$51,303
Earnings (6 yr)
$45,590
Completion
49%
Retention
66%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hastings College?

Hastings College has an acceptance rate of 71.7%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Hastings College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $21,646 per year, rising to $27,290 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.