Hesston College
- Hesston College is a little nugget of paradise located just 30 minutes north of Wichita. As the only two-year college owned by Mennonite Church USA, we offer an environment and learning experience that is hard to match.
School Highlights
Hesston College serves 378 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Private-state tuition: $24,214
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hesston College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 70% over five years.
Hesston College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
116 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hesston College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Hesston College diversity score of 0.58 is equal to the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
378 students
1,734 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
343 students
777 students
# Part-Time Students
35 students
957 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
428 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
61%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
15%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
College Completion Rate
55%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $24,214 is more than the state average of $18,155. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,214
$18,155
Tuition Notes
Full year tuition, b
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,466
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- With nearly 500 students, you'll find opportunities for life, learning, and leadership that are distinct even among small colleges. With a two-year general studies curriculum, you'll gain the kind of academic and professional preparation that most schools put off until the junior and senior years. With a spiritual dimension that permeates most of what we do, you'll become a valued member of a tightly-knit community of learners, teachers, and friends.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Hesston College is Central Christian College of Kansas (20.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Central Christian College of Kansas
Private not-for-profit
1200 S Main
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
McPherson, KS 67460
(620) 241-0723
20.0 miles
| 677 students
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 665-3500
26.8 miles
| 5,315 students
4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400
Wichita, KS 67226
(316) 677-9400
28.5 miles
| 4,920 students
Butler Community College
Public
901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-2222
37.4 miles
| 7,964 students
2562 Centennial Road
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 309-3100
46.9 miles
| 791 students
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