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Tabor College, which was established in 1908, was founded by the Mennonite Brethren and Krimmer Mennonite Brethren members. The main campus is located in Hillsboro, Kansas, but the collge also operates a branch in Wichita, Kansas.
Tabor College offers undergraduate degree programs in education, social science, natural and mathematical sciences, applied arts, and humanities. There are also a number of adult and graduate studies programs, and pre-professional courses.
The athletics department of Tabor College fields teams in football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, track, cross country, volleyball, and softball. The men's teams are nicknamed the Bluejays, while the women's teams are known as the Lady Jays. Tabor College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Tabor College is found in Hillsboro, KS. Hillsboro is a self-contained town. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Mennonite Brethren Church identity. Tabor College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Tabor College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Tabor College is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Tabor College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 574 in 2007-2008 at Tabor College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Tabor College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Tabor College values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Preparing people for a life of learning, work, and service for Christ and His Kingdom."
More complete details are provided below.
Tabor College
400 S Jefferson
Hillsboro, KS 67063-1799
General Phone: (620) 947-3121
http://www.tabor.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 36 | business management, accounting and finance, organizational behavior, accounting and management, marketing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 23 | various nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, education, teacher aide, business teaching, music teaching, art education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 17 | pre-ministerial studies, Christian studies, youth ministry, philosophy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | sociology, history, social services, English, international studies, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | systems analyst, computer science |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, organizational communications, journalism, media studies |
| Science | 3 | biochemistry, biology, natural sciences, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | social work courses |
| Music | 1 | music performance, piano |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | acting |
Number of programs and degrees for Tabor College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 134 | 45 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Tabor College had a total enrollment of 574 students (546 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 57% |
| Texas | 11% |
| Colorado | 11% |
| California | 6% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Tabor College offers campus housing for 495 of its 546 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hillsboro, 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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 402 | 364 | 91% | 142 | 39% |
| Men | 221 | 188 | 85% | 76 | 40% |
| Women | 181 | 176 | 97% | 66 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| 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 | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,710 |
| Room and board | $ 6,570 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,001 |
Financial Aid:
Tabor College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 194600)
Tabor College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $41,232 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $36,012 | 5 | $34,972 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $32,710 | 5 | $31,204 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $36,545 | 14 | $33,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 19 | 76 |
| Football | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Track | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 8 | 15 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tabor College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Mennonite Brethren Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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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