Hastings College
Hastings, Nebraska · Private
Hastings College admitted 73% of 2,001 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores are optional. 53% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Hastings College
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Application deadlines
Hastings College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants), and Hastings College accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Hastings College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Hastings College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Hastings College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religion
- Work experience
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.52 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,240 a year. After grants, students paid $21,821 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Hastings College’s acceptance rate?
Hastings College admitted 73% of applicants: 1,462 of 2,001 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Hastings College’s application deadline?
Hastings College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
How much is Hastings College’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Hastings College accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
Does Hastings College have supplemental essays?
No. Hastings College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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