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Hesston is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Hesston, KS. The school is officially a Mennonite Church school. Hesston is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at Hesston often study liberal arts and religion and philosophy.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at Hesston benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
The school offers classes to 432 students (389 full-time equivalent).
Hesston has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Hesston does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hesston College, the two-year college of Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service to others in the church and the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Hesston College
301 South Main
Hesston, KS 67062-2093
General Phone: (620) 327-4221
http://www.hesston.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 78 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing |
| Science | 14 | natural sciences |
| Transportation | 5 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | bible studies, theology |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | early childhood education |
| Business and Management | 1 | business |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Hesston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 148 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Hesston had a total enrollment of 432 students (389 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 81% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 61% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 33% |
| (International Students) | 12% |
| Nebraska | 8% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Indiana | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Colorado | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Hesston offers campus housing for 420 of its 389 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hesston, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,776 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,776 |
| Room and board | $ 6,840 |
| Room charge | $ 3,732 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,488 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Hesston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $51,996 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $51,996 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 17 | $39,322 | 13 | $40,751 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $39,322 | 13 | $40,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 17 | 44 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 12 | 19 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hesston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Church affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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