Hastings College

Hastings, NE · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Distant town

72%Acceptance rate
$24,452Average net price / year
49%Graduation rate
$51,303Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,000Median debt at graduation
891Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$37,770
Total cost of attendance
$51,422
Room & board
$12,050
Books & supplies
$1,030
Average net price
$24,452

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$21,646
$30–48k
$18,812
$48–75k
$21,933
$75–110k
$24,986
$110k+
$27,290

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
71.7%
Average SAT
1320
ACT composite (25–75%)
26–30

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
First-year retention
66%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$45,590
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$51,303
Median debt (graduates)
$27,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
27%
Students with federal loans
61%

Programs: what graduates earn

7 of 46 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Students

Undergraduates
891
Graduate students
26
Part-time
0%
Women / men
49% / 51%
White
61%
Hispanic
15%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
International
6%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$64,314 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.hastings.edu
Also known as
Hastings College

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
  • Education – 8% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 12% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 9% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 11% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hastings College?

71.7% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1320 on the SAT.

How much does Hastings College cost?

The average net price after grants is $24,452 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $37,770 and the full cost of attendance is $51,422.

How much do Hastings College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,303 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.