by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 359 undergraduates in 2020, Hesston College is a very small, private college located in Hesston, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hesston College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hesston College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Hesston College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hesston College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Hesston College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hesston College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hesston College for Veterans Guide.
Hesston College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Hesston College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 359 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 330 (91.9%). Part-time attendance was 29 (8.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 330 | 29 | 359 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hesston College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Hesston College #583 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hesston College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hesston College Diversity Guide.
Hesston College has a total of 153 student athletes, 79 men and 74 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,132,409 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,124,976 |
| Net | $7,433 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hesston College Athletics