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Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS · Rural · 494 students
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$20,205
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
33%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$54,058
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
65%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
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
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
149 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,200
Housing & food (on campus)$10,800
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$50,350
Average net price$20,205
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,200
Housing & food (on campus)$10,800
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$50,350
Average net price$20,205
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,884
$30–48k
$17,213
$48–75k
$16,986
$75–110k
$19,304
$110k+
$24,561
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
33%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
53%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
46% graduated · 46% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,896
10 yrs after entry$54,058
Debt
Median at graduation$23,887
Monthly payment$253
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$24.8k
90th percentile$31,834
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 61%Women 39%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$49,304
Independent
25%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
15%
Black
9%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,896
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$21M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$6,159/mo
Teaching spend
$8,066
per student
Federal loans
59%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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