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Interested in attending Hastings College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Hastings College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

67
%
Acceptance rate
3.47
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Hastings College?

67%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Hastings accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,341 people applied and 1,577 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
853 / 1175 (73%)
Men
724 / 1166 (62%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Hastings College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Hastings College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Hastings College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Hastings considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Hastings College?

3.47
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Hastings College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
4%

Hastings is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Hastings College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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