Hesston College
Tel:
(620)327-4221
- 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 428 students (84% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
- Hesston College is the only community colleges within Harvey County, KS.
- The nearest community college to Hesston College is Central Christian College of Kansas (20.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Hesston College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Hesston College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 40 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 428 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 361 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 67 students | 898 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 410 | 300 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| % Black | 3% | 8% |
| % White | 73% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 12% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.46 |
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| College Completion Rate | 55% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,100 | $34,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Central Christian College of KansasPrivate, non-profit1,165 students | 20.00 Mi1200 S Main
Mcpherson, KS 67460
(620)241-0723 20.001,165 - 5,718 students | 26.80 Mi1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620)665-3500 26.805,718 - 3,373 students | 28.40 Mi4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
(316)677-9400 28.403,373 - National American University-WichitaPrivate, for profit259 students | 30.10 Mi7309 East 21st Street North Suite G-40
Wichita, KS 67206
(316)448-5400 30.10259 - Butler Community CollegePublic9,003 students | 37.60 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316)321-2222 37.609,003
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