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Hastings is in a self-contained town, in Hastings, Nebraska. The school has a Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation. Hastings is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Hastings than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, music, fine arts, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Hastings does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 460 to 600 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 590.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Hastings does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Hastings, in 2005, had 1,189 students (1,167 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Hastings is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Hastings makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Great Plains Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Hastings College
710 N Turner Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
General Phone: (402) 463-2402
Admissions Phone: (402) 461-7403
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 461-7391
http://www.hastings.edu
Hastings awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 74 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, music teaching, English teaching, art education, social science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 46 | business management, marketing, accounting, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 43 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, foreign language and literature, history, economics, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology, community health services, medical psychology |
| Science | 17 | biology, physics |
| Media | 12 | advertising, broadcast journalism, communication studies, journalism, journalism courses |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | parks and recreation studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hastings in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 221 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 8 |
In 2005, Hastings had a total enrollment of 1,189 students (1,167 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 77% |
| Colorado | 17% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Hastings offers campus housing for 850 of its 1,167 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hastings, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,413 | 1,115 | 79% | 311 | 28% |
| Men | 794 | 606 | 76% | 179 | 30% |
| Women | 619 | 509 | 82% | 132 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 461-7403
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,268 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,268 |
| Room and board | $ 4,950 |
| Room charge | $ 2,116 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,834 |
| Books and supplies | $ 680 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,672 |
Financial Aid:
Hastings participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 461-7391
Hastings has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $59,691 | 6 | $54,016 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $50,384 | 8 | $47,747 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $42,688 | 9 | $41,483 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $42,805 | 3 | $29,652 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 55 | $51,183 | 26 | $44,937 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 347 | 141 | 488 |
| Football | 160 | 0 | 160 |
| Baseball | 61 | 0 | 61 |
| Basketball | 38 | 21 | 59 |
| Track | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 99 | 158 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Journalism, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Health/Medical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hastings Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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