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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Hesston, KS

Hesston College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in KS. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$31,368

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

57.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$47,495

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Hesston College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Hesston, KS. With a competitive tuition profile of $31,368, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 57.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$125,472

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

7.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$17,495

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$49,478

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$224,428

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Hesston College is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
54.2%
45.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.3%
International
16.6%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
8.4%
Two or more
5.5%
Asian
1.3%
Unknown
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$31,368

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$12,600
$30k - $48k$12,377
$48k - $75k$22,620
$75k+$21,575

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients30.3%
Using Federal Loans77.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment69.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$7,255
Avg. Pell Grant$5,706
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,172
Avg. Institutional Grant$19,562
Students Receiving Grants100.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.3%

Success

57.7%

In-State Cost

$31,368

Age 25+ Students

13.6%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate/Associate's

Working at 6yr

271 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Hesston (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Hesston (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.