Tabor College Rankings

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#5952 of 14,131 In the World
#1678 of 2,597 In North America
#1592 of 2,496 In the United States
#19 of 32 In Kansas State

Quick Review

Religion
Mennonite Brethren Church
Acceptance rate
53%
Average SAT
965
Average ACT
21
Avg. cost to attend
$21,080 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
571
Graduates
66
Male:Female Ratio
57:43
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 53% and is among the top 17% 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 53% 52% 54%
Applicants 1,512 1,235 277
Admissions 797 648 149
Freshmen enrolled full time 151 100 51

13 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

76 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
12 or 8%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 830
or below

75% of them
had 1100
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Tabor College are 830-1100 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
92 or 61%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 17
or below

75% of them
had 24
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Tabor College are 17-24 (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 383 (60%)
Hispanic 102 (16%)
Black or African American 64 (10%)
Nonresident Alien 42 (7%)
Two or more races 31 (5%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 5 (0.8%)
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 $21,080 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
$21,080/year
Average aid awarded
$27,113
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $22,431
$30-48K $18,197
$48-75K $20,032
$75-110K $23,083
$110K+ $25,586

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 $9,300
Room charge $5,700
Meal charge $3,600

Tabor College majors

Tabor College has granted 109 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 21 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tabor College.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Business & Commerce, General 13
Business Administration and Management, General 12
Elementary Education and Teaching 12
Psychology, General 12
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 10
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 9
Accounting and Finance 8
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 8
Biomedical Sciences, General 6
Criminology 6
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General 5
Nursing Administration 4
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 4
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 3
Graphic Design 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 3
English Language and Literature, General 2
Lay Ministry 2
Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations 1
Biochemistry 1
Chemistry, General 1
History, General 1
Mathematics, General 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies 1
Urban Ministry 1
Grand Total 4 109 21

Tabor College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 44% 33% 60%
  • Full-time retention rate - 63%

Publications & Citations

Tabor College has published 130 scientific papers with 2,540 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, Sociology, Chemistry, and Political Science.

Publications
130
Citations
2,540

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
75 / 758
Biology
68 / 2,165
Medicine
57 / 1,304
Environmental Science
44 / 620
Computer Science
42 / 822
Physics
42 / 1,096
Genetics
41 / 1,619
Sociology
37 / 311
Chemistry
36 / 1,147
Political Science
36 / 249
Philosophy
33 / 158
Law
31 / 249
Engineering
30 / 630
History
29 / 221
Psychology
28 / 278
Ecology
25 / 399
Geography and Cartography
24 / 243
Biochemistry
23 / 853
Geology
22 / 458
Pathology
22 / 808
Paleontology
22 / 458
Mathematics
21 / 225
Quantum and Particle physics
20 / 584
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
19 / 35
Organic Chemistry
18 / 705
Business
17 / 83
Art & Design
17 / 26
Archaeology
16 / 212
Materials Science
15 / 450
Immunology
15 / 862
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
14 / 353
Surgery
14 / 161
Classics and Ancient History
13 / 47
Public Health
13 / 151
Math Teachers
13 / 37
Economics
13 / 114
Education Majors
13 / 55
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
11 / 159
Astrophysics and Astronomy
10 / 494
Anatomy and Physiology
10 / 213

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 4 11
1992 0 12
1993 1 13
1994 0 21
1995 5 18
1996 2 17
1997 1 32
1998 2 29
1999 2 25
2000 1 23
2001 0 31
2002 3 33
2003 4 47
2004 7 85
2005 3 85
2006 3 102
2007 3 104
2008 3 103
2009 0 101
2010 1 94
2011 4 94
2012 2 114
2013 5 106
2014 2 108
2015 2 99
2016 7 96
2017 4 90
2018 6 95
2019 2 90
2020 9 121
2021 5 137
2022 8 153
2023 9 152

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 90)
    Enrolled in Tabor College
    In 1957 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    judgelawyer
    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 133
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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