Hesston College

Hesston College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Hesston, Kansas. Hesston College was founded in 1909 and now enrolls around 359 students a year, including 359 undergrads. Hesston College offers housing for up to 376 students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hesston College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Hesston College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Hesston College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Hesston College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Hesston College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Hesston College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Hesston College on the Student Life page.

2021 Hesston College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	50%
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	17%
Tuition	$28,524

Is Hesston College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Hesston College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Hesston College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is not competitive to get into Hesston College. Hesston College admitted 50% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 604 applications received in 2021, 303 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hesston College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Hesston College, around 94% are still enrolled the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Hesston College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Hesston College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $13.6 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $10,581 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hesston College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Hesston College. Based on this information, how does Hesston College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Hesston College a good school for you?

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Where is Hesston College?

Hesston College is located in the small town setting of Hesston, Kansas, less than an hour from Wichita.

If you want to see Hesston College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 135 to Hesston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hesston College and Hesston are like without leaving home.

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