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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. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 600.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Tabor College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 574 in 2007 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm 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 values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Tabor College 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, marketing, organizational behavior, accounting and finance, accounting and management |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, teacher aide, art education, business teaching, education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | social services, sociology, history, English, international studies, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | pre-ministerial studies, youth ministry, Christian studies, philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 5 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | social work courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | piano, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | systems analyst, computer science |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Media | 1 | communication studies, journalism, media studies, organizational communications |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | acting |
Number of programs and degrees for Tabor College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 137 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 4 |
In 2007, Tabor College had a total enrollment of 574 students (512 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| 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 519 of its 512 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 241 | 241 | 100% | 120 | 50% |
| Men | 121 | 121 | 100% | 63 | 52% |
| Women | 120 | 120 | 100% | 57 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
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 | 11% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,640 |
| Room and board | $ 6,250 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,750 |
| 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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
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 | 7 | $41,099 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $36,108 | 6 | $33,624 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $31,770 | 3 | $30,830 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $25,957 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $36,113 | 14 | $32,015 |
*: 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
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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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