Hastings College

If you are thinking about applying to Hastings College, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Hastings College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to Hastings College?

Hastings College does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Hastings College Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Hastings College is moderately difficult. Hastings College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Hastings College accepted 71% of students, around 1,201 of the 1,688 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Hastings College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

What's Most Important to Get In to Hastings College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Hastings College

Hastings College 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Hastings College must submit the following items. Double check with Hastings College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hastings College?

Students admitted to Hastings College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Hastings College does consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Hastings College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 11% of Hastings College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 92% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Hastings College?

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What's a Good ACT Score for Hastings College?

To be most competitive at Hastings College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 26 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 26 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Hastings College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 26, and three out of four students scored lower than 26 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Hastings College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

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Transferring to Hastings College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Hastings College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Hastings College during the following terms: - Fall Term - Winter Term - Spring Term - Winter Term - Summer Term

Hastings College Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Hastings College?

Students who are admitted to Hastings College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Hastings College accept transfer credits?

Hastings College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Hastings College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests
• DSST/DANTES
• ACE recommendations for credit

Does Hastings College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Hastings College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Hastings College?

Hastings College is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Hastings College's acceptance rate?

Hastings College's acceptance rate is 71%.

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