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Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS · Rural · 494 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Tabor College is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution in Hillsboro, Kansas, affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren Church and best known for integrating Christian faith into every aspect of higher education. The college offers particularly strong academic programs in nursing, business administration, teacher education, and Christian ministry, all supported by small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentorship. Student life is close-knit and energetic, driven by spiritual formation, robust service projects, and exceptionally high student participation in NAIA athletics and fine arts ensembles. Distinctively, Tabor’s "Decidedly Christian" mission creates an intentional learning environment where academic rigor, personal character, and vocational calling are explicitly aligned.

Location
Hillsboro, KS, 67063-1799 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
149 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$50,350
Avg net price
$20,205
Room & board
$10,800
Tuition
$36,200
Books & supplies
$0/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,884
$30–48k
$17,213
$48–75k
$16,986
$75–110k
$19,304
$110k+
$24,561
Admissions
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
33%
4-yr on-time completion
34%
1st-yr retention
53%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
46%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,896
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,058
Median debt
$23,887
Monthly loan payment
$253
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,334$24,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,834
Student Body
Men 61%Women 39%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$49,304
Independent students
25%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
15%
Black
9%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,896
10 years after entry
$54,058
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Psychology, General21
Business Administration, Management and Operations14
Biology, General9
Marketing9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries8
Communication and Media Studies6
Criminology5
Social Work4
Design and Applied Arts4
Accounting and Related Services4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Mathematics2
Fine and Studio Arts2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2
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Institutional
Endowment
$21M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
66%
Avg faculty salary
$6,159/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,066
Federal loan rate
59%

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