Tabor College Rankings

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#6095 of 14,131 In the World
#1712 of 2,597 In North America
#1625 of 2,496 In the United States
#19 of 32 In Kansas State

Quick Review

Religion
Mennonite Brethren Church
Acceptance rate
65%
Average SAT
980
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$19,998 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
581
Graduates
83
Male:Female Ratio
56:44
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
tabor.edu

Tabor College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Tabor College has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 65% 62% 70%
Applicants 585 415 170
Admissions 378 259 119
Freshmen enrolled full time 129 83 46

15 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

93 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
6 or 5%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 830
or below

75% of them
had 1130
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tabor College are 830-1130 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
79 or 61%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 18
or below

75% of them
had 23
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tabor College are 18-23 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 416 (63%)
Hispanic 93 (14%)
Black or African American 52 (8%)
Nonresident Alien 45 (7%)
Two or more races 41 (6%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 8 (1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 3 (0.5%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 2 (0.3%)
Asian 2 (0.3%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Tabor College is $19,998 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.

Net average cost to attend
$19,998/year
Average aid awarded
$28,362
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $18,085
$30-48K $17,138
$48-75K $22,280
$75-110K $21,255
$110K+ $21,354

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $35,050$12,000
Tuition in-state $35,050$12,000
Tuition out-of-state $35,050$12,000

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 569
Combined charge for room and board $10,800
Room charge $6,500
Meal charge $4,300

Tabor College majors

Tabor College has granted 89 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs and 46 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tabor College.

Major Bachelor Master
Education, General 1 32
Business & Commerce, General 14
Business Administration and Management, General 13
Psychology, General 11
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8
Lay Ministry 8
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 8
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 7
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 6
Accounting and Finance 4
Criminology 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 4
Graphic Design 3
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
Mathematics, General 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 2
Biomedical Sciences, General 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Grand Total 89 46

Tabor College has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 33% 22% 46%
  • Full-time retention rate - 66%

Publications & Citations

Tabor College has published 139 scientific papers with 2,807 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Physics, Environmental Science, Genetics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Sociology, and Political Science.

Publications
139
Citations
2,807

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
75 / 888
Biology
72 / 2,350
Medicine
60 / 1,446
Physics
46 / 1,201
Environmental Science
46 / 797
Genetics
46 / 1,774
Computer Science
45 / 876
Chemistry
44 / 1,280
Sociology
39 / 383
Political Science
39 / 334
Philosophy
36 / 223
Engineering
35 / 916
Law
34 / 330
Psychology
32 / 222
History
32 / 259
Biochemistry
30 / 869
Ecology
25 / 484
Geography and Cartography
25 / 327
Geology
23 / 534
Pathology
22 / 879
Paleontology
22 / 534
Quantum and Particle physics
21 / 341
Organic Chemistry
20 / 820
Materials Science
20 / 812
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
18 / 45
Art & Design
18 / 51
Mathematics
18 / 164
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
18 / 332
Immunology
18 / 966
Archaeology
18 / 239
Business
17 / 123
Economics
15 / 163
Classics and Ancient History
13 / 62
Surgery
13 / 127
Math Teachers
12 / 69
Education Majors
12 / 107
Public Health
11 / 160
Botany
11 / 107
Linguistics
11 / 20
Development Studies
10 / 68

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 0 13
1993 1 13
1994 0 20
1995 5 19
1996 2 15
1997 1 28
1998 2 26
1999 3 25
2000 1 23
2001 0 30
2002 4 32
2003 5 57
2004 7 89
2005 2 85
2006 3 108
2007 3 103
2008 2 104
2009 0 100
2010 1 108
2011 3 99
2012 3 114
2013 4 113
2014 1 112
2015 2 100
2016 5 98
2017 4 89
2018 5 96
2019 1 108
2020 8 144
2021 9 151
2022 10 150
2023 12 150
2024 4 174

Notable alumni

  1. Theodore Roosevelt Schellenberg

    Theodore Roosevelt Schellenberg
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1903-1970 (aged 67)
    Occupations
    archivist
    Biography

    Theodore Roosevelt Schellenberg was an American archivist and archival theorist. Schellenberg's publications and ideas are part of the foundation for archival theory and practice in the United States. In particular, Schellenberg is known for pioneering American archival ideas about appraisal.

  2. Roger Leland Wollman

    Roger Leland Wollman
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1934-.. (age 91)
    Enrolled in Tabor College
    In 1957 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    lawyerjudge
    Biography

    Roger Leland Wollman is a senior United States Circuit Judge and former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He is the older brother of Harvey Wollman, former Governor of South Dakota.

General info

Alternative names Tabor
TC
Founded 1908
Colors blue, gold
Total FTE staff 116
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields

Location and contacts

Address 400 S Jefferson
Hillsboro, Kansas, 67063-1799
United States
City population 3,000
Phone 6209473121

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