Tabor College is found in Hillsboro, Kansas. 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 design and media.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 606 in 2005 at Tabor College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Tabor College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Tabor College offers students meal plans. 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
http://www.tabor.edu
Tabor College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 25 | business management, marketing, accounting, accounting and management, organizational behavior, finance, accounting and finance |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, education, social science teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, special ed, early childhood special ed, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | pre-ministerial studies, youth ministry, Christian studies, philosophy, pastoral counseling |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | various nursing |
| Media | 9 | journalism, communication studies, organizational communications, media studies |
| Science | 7 | biology, natural sciences, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | sociology, general studies, history, humanities, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, social services, English |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Office And Administration | 3 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | systems analyst, information technology, computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music performance, piano |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | acting |
Number of programs and degrees for Tabor College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 111 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
In 2005, Tabor College had a total enrollment of 606 students (532 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 66% |
| California | 7% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| Oklahoma | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Tabor College offers campus housing for 445 of its 532 (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 | 246 | 245 | 100% | 139 | 57% |
| Men | 133 | 132 | 99% | 78 | 59% |
| Women | 113 | 113 | 100% | 61 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| 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 | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,944 |
| Room and board | $ 5,670 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,470 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
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 | 9 | $39,853 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $34,252 | 4 | $31,871 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $28,312 | 5 | $28,034 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $34,653 | 11 | $29,921 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 159 | 68 | 227 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Basketball | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 33 | 57 |
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
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | 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 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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