More selective than 71% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hastings College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Hastings College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hastings College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 26 | 30 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hastings College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | — | — | 26–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hastings College compared with other Nebraska colleges?
Hastings College has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Saint Mary | 45% | 61% | $16,590 |
| 2 | York University | 52% | 52% | $20,951 |
| 3 | Midland University | 66% | 42% | $26,267 |
| 4 | Bryan College of Health Sciences | 67% | 70% | $26,919 |
| 5 | Hastings College | 72% | 49% | $24,452 |
| 6 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 73% | 60% | $21,863 |
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at Hastings College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hastings College admissions questions
What is the Hastings College acceptance rate?
Hastings College accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,577 of 2,257 applicants were admitted.
Does Hastings College require the SAT or ACT?
Hastings College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Hastings College?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (323 of 1,577).
Is Hastings College getting harder to get into?
Hastings College accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hastings College overview