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Hastings College, established in 1882, is located in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. It is a private, co-educational, liberal arts college. Spread out on a 109-acre campus, Hastings College houses 40 buildings. Hastings College was named ‘Best College in the Midwestern Region’ by The Princeton Review in 2009. Students can chose from different fields of study at the college. The college offers undergraduate majors in subjects including arts, education, economics, computer science, journalism, business and mathematics.
Students at Hastings College participate in a number of varsity sports including football, tennis, wrestling, cheerleading, and golf. The nickname for the college athletics teams is Broncos. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Hastings is in a self-contained town, in Hastings, NE. 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 science, media, music, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
Hastings does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 430 to 550 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 560. Hastings attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Hastings are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,138 students (1,118 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Hastings attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Hastings 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
http://www.hastings.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 59 | elementary school teaching, special ed, music teaching, physical education teaching, business teaching, English teaching, biology teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 50 | business management, accounting, business, marketing, human resources |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, English, political science, economics, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, medical psychology, community health services |
| Science | 33 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 16 | communication studies, broadcast journalism, advertising, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Medical Administration | 6 | health services administration, health care administration |
| Music | 5 | music, music pedagogy, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | stagecraft |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Hastings in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 257 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 16 |
In 2007, Hastings had a total enrollment of 1,138 students (1,118 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Hastings offers campus housing for 850 of its 1,118 (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. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,564 | 1,225 | 78% | 308 | 25% |
| Men | 968 | 747 | 77% | 190 | 25% |
| Women | 596 | 478 | 80% | 118 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,604 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,604 |
| Room and board | $ 5,432 |
| Room charge | $ 2,322 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,110 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,830 |
Financial Aid:
Hastings participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 254800)
Hastings has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $63,946 | 8 | $61,069 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $51,829 | 11 | $50,391 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $47,902 | 6 | $43,840 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $39,396 | 5 | $32,769 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $54,302 | 30 | $48,991 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 347 | 158 | 505 |
| Football | 131 | 0 | 131 |
| Track | 42 | 29 | 71 |
| Baseball | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Basketball | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| All Other Sports | 74 | 105 | 179 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, 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
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, 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 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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