Hesston College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	394
Religious affiliation	Anabaptists
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Hesston, Kansas, Hesston College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hesston College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hesston College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Hesston College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Hesston College is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hesston College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,440

Cost of attendance at Hesston College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,440

Cost of attendance at Hesston College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hesston College received on average $19,128 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,128

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	43	35%	$4,477	$192,524
Other Federal Grant	43	35%	$5,659	$243,326
State Grant/Scholarships	24	20%	$2,096	$50,304
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	122	100%	$16,721	$2,040,009
Total Grant & Scholarships	122	100%	$19,128	$2,333,639

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hesston College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hesston College students is 63.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.9%.

63.7%

African American 71.4% 5 students
white 71.0% 66 students
hispanic 52.9% 9 students
International Students 45.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hesston College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hesston College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

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