- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 26–30 composite
- Average net price: $21,821 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Hastings College reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 26–30.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hastings College reviews each application.
Hastings College GPA requirements
Hastings College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hastings College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Hastings College acceptance rate
Hastings College admitted 1,506 of 2,102 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hastings College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Hastings, Nebraska, with 933 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Hastings College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1320 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Hastings College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Hastings College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,821 a year at Hastings College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Hastings College?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Hastings College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Hastings College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Hastings College admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Hastings College's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Hastings College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 26–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Hastings College look for?
Hastings College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Hastings College?
Hastings College's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,506 of 2,102 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Hastings College?
A lot: Hastings College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Hastings College?
Check Hastings College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hastings College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent ACT scores.
Does Hastings College look at legacy status?
Yes. Hastings College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Hastings College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,821 a year at Hastings College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Hastings College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Hastings College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Hastings College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Hastings CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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