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Tabor College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system 4-1-4
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 595
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 54%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Hillsboro, Kansas, Tabor College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Tabor 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tabor College is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

Tabor College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

54.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,400

Cost of attendance at Tabor 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

$33,400

Cost of attendance at Tabor 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 Tabor College received on average $24,231 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.

$24,231
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 77 45% $4,645 $357,682
Other Federal Grant 77 45% $5,336 $410,885
State Grant/Scholarships 38 22% $3,559 $135,225
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 171 100% $21,038 $3,597,432
Total Grant & Scholarships 171 100% $24,231 $4,143,542

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tabor 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 Tabor College students is 48.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.8%.

48.0%

  • African American 13.6% 3 students
  • white 53.9% 48 students
  • hispanic 61.1% 11 students
  • International Students 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 54.6% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Tabor College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)