by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Hastings degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Hastings measures up.
Hastings is ranked #2,006 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Nebraska, it ranks #20 of 28 for value.
Among the majors Hastings offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| History Education | #76 of 106 |
| Teacher Education | #76 of 106 |
| Social Science | #85 of 144 |
| Spanish Education | #88 of 124 |
| Biology Education | #108 of 160 |
| Art Education | #148 of 196 |
| English & Language Arts Education | #173 of 243 |
| Mathematics Education | #183 of 249 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | #205 of 263 |
| Secondary Education | #278 of 404 |
Below is the detailed Hastings value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Hastings College is ranked #9 out of #21 in Nebraska for quality and #20 out of #28 for Nebraska value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Hastings financial aid page to be sure.
Hastings College is ranked #2,006 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Hastings College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Hastings costs about $24,723. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $98,890 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $51,513 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,452 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,723 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $98,890 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Hastings net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Hastings costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Hastings degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $206,052 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,890 | #2,006 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,808 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $206,052 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,890 | #20 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,808 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Hastings shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17,273 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,019 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,749 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,393 |
| Over $110K | $25,685 |
About 99% of Hastings undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,546 per year. Get more details on the Hastings financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Hastings cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.