Hesston College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6803 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1843 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1754 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 32 | In Kansas State |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Mennonite Church
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 373
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.hesston.edu
Hesston College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hesston College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
30 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
Hesston College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 164 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77 (21%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 64 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 33 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 19 (5%) |
| Asian | 7 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hesston College is $22,723 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,762 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,140 |
| $48-75K | $27,809 |
| $75-110K | $36,239 |
| $110K+ | $26,267 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,420 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,420 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,420 |
| Fee in-district | $516 |
| Fee in-state | $516 |
| Fee out-of-state | $516 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 500 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,768 |
| Room charge | $4,436 |
| Meal charge | $6,652 |
Hesston College majors
Hesston College has granted 46 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hesston College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 41 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | |
| General Studies | 7 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 49 | 46 |
Hesston College has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 46% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hesston College has published 25 scientific papers with 544 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 | 15 |
| 2014 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 0 | 17 |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 | 25 |
| 2018 | 3 | 33 |
| 2019 | 2 | 39 |
| 2020 | 0 | 59 |
| 2021 | 0 | 60 |
| 2022 | 1 | 78 |
| 2023 | 1 | 74 |
| 2024 | 1 | 70 |
| 2025 | 2 | 58 |
Notable alumni
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Katie Sowers
- Occupations
- American football coachassistant coach
- Biography
-
Katie Sowers is an American football coach, formerly in the National Football League (NFL). She was the first openly gay and first female coach in Super Bowl history. Sowers began her American football career playing in the Women's Football Alliance (WFA). She joined the NFL in 2016 as a coach for the Atlanta Falcons and then with the San Francisco 49ers, before joining the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. Sowers currently works in the athletic department of Ottawa University.
General info
| Alternative names | Hesston |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 116 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 301 South Main Hesston, Kansas, 67062-2093 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 6203274221 |