Hesston College is a private nonprofit 2-year college in Hesston, Kansas with 372 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $17,352 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Hesston College acceptance rate and admissions
Hesston College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Hesston College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $34,298 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,874 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $50,445 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,352 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,352 a year after grants and scholarships, $33,093 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Hesston College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $56,182 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,471 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 28% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Hesston College majors and what graduates earn
Hesston College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($78,050).
All 3 majors at Hesston College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 34 | $73,205 | $78,050 | $24,988 |
| Business | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Air Transportation | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 372 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 51% women, 49% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, distant
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Hesston College?
No. Hesston College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Hesston College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $34,298. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,352 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Hesston College?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Hesston College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,182 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.