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Colleges / Tabor College

Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate56%
Acceptance Rate56%

Tabor Admissions

If you are planning on applying to Tabor, the fee for the application costs $50.

Tabor Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Tabor's admissions stats.

Tabor 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 15%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs 27%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 77%
Waitlist No

Tabor College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Tabor College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––

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Tabor does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Tabor College Admissions


How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Tabor?

It is moderately difficult to get into Tabor. Tabor evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Tabor accepted 56% of all applicants, about 454 from the 812 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Tabor, 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.

Transferring to Tabor College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Tabor

Tabor has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Tabor Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Tabor

What does Tabor consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Class Rank Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Interview Important
Talent/Ability Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Application Essay Considered
First Generation Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered

Make sure to check with Tabor for more information on admission factors.

Tabor 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Interview
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.0
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Other Requirements validation of high school graduation date for transfers
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Tabor?

Students admitted to Tabor have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 84% submitted a class rank. At Tabor 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 16% were in the top 25% and 65% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Tabor College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA ––
3.75 and 3.99 ––
3.50 and 3.74 ––
3.25 and 3.49 ––
3.00 and 3.24 ––
2.50 and 2.9 ––
2.00 and 2.49 ––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Tabor directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Tabor considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Tabor 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 2022, 27% of Tabor's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 77% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Tabor?

To be competitive with other Tabor applicants, you should aim to earn between 930 and 1100 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Tabor 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1100 and 25% of scored lower than 930, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Tabor students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Tabor students scored 540 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Tabor?

To be most competitive at Tabor, you should strive to earn between 17 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Tabor's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Tabor students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Tabor College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Tabor. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Tabor during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term


Tabor Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Tabor?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Tabor.

Does Tabor accept transfer credits?

✅ Tabor accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Tabor accepts:

• DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

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

✅ Tabor accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Tabor?

✅ Tabor is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Tabor's acceptance rate?

✅ Tabor has an acceptance rate of 56%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Tabor?

❌ Tabor does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Tabor?

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Tabor Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

56%

How hard is it to get into Tabor? Tabor is a somewhat selective institution. The Tabor acceptance rate is 56%. This means that the institution accepts 55 out of every 100 applicants.

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Tabor Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Tabor is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Tabor is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Tabor ACT Scores

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ACT Range

17 - 22

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

22 and Above

Good

17 to 22

Avg

17 and Less

Low

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Tabor SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

930 - 1100

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Math SAT Range

470 - 570

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Reading SAT Range

460 - 540

Tabor GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.23

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Tabor, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.23. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

639

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

56%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$41,200

Out-of-State

$41,200

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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