Hastings College
Hastings, Nebraska 68901
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Hastings College is a private town institution in Hastings, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 957 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,303 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,554.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Hastings College was originally proposed in 1873, two years after the city of Hastings was established.
- •Later in 1880, the local Presbyterian church announced plans to create it.
- •The college was officially formed in 1882 and began its first academic year on September 13.
- •The college's first building was the McCormick Hall, which was built in 1873 and was renovated for college purposes in 1884.
- •In 1909, it was announced that the college would attempt to merge with a college in Bellevue.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,595
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average