- 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 373 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Private-state tuition: $24,214
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hesston College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Hesston College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1909
Total Faculty
39 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hesston College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Hesston College diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 48% over five years.
Total Enrollment
373 students
1,446 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
364 students
531 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
9 students
915 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
373 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
364 students
529 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9 students
915 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
436 students
365 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
16%
% Black
8%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
59%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
17%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.61
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5797%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,100
$34,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $24,214 is more than the state average of $17,451. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,214
$17,451
Tuition Notes
Full year tuition, b
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,071
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,250
$5,467
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
School Mascot
Larks
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hesston College cost?
Hesston College's private state tuition is approximately $24,214.
What is Hesston College's ranking?
Hesston College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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