Christian college
Hesston College
Hesston, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Mennonite Church USA · Mennonite and Brethren
Real cost
Average price after aid $26,299 a year
Median debt at graduation: $12,000 (all students)
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Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas is a college of Mennonite Church USA that describes its mission as integrating thought, life and faith for service to others in the church and the world. Its Campus Ministries office offers spiritual life retreats, small groups and Bible studies, and mission and service programs, and it lists two named campus pastors. Those indicators are not recorded.
Faith life at a glance
In the college’s own words
Source: hesston.edu“Hesston College, a college of Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life and faith for service to others in the church and the world.”
Source: hesston.edu“All academic and student life programs will be infused with the values of Christian community, stewardship of gifts and service to the world.”
Questions students ask
What's a normal week?
Campus Worship is one part of campus life, along with small groups and Bible studies.
Source: hesston.eduWhere do I find community?
Small groups, Bible studies and 40-day accountability groups help students connect.
Source: hesston.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Students serve through mentoring, middle school tutoring, nursing home connections and the M-2 prison visitation program.
Source: hesston.eduAcademic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,848
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Partly researched
We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.
- Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (Two named campus pastors on the staff directory.)
- Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each year: One or two
- Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many
- Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
- Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Campus Worship is listed without a frequency.)
- Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (Nick Ladd is listed as Campus Pastor; the directory does not present the role as full-time.)
- Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Offered as a minor or concentration (Bible and Ministry is offered as an interdisciplinary studies emphasis, not a stand-alone major.)
- Service or outreach office: Yes
- Missions trips offered to students: Some
- Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
- Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some
- Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
Worship and chapel
Not enough information · 2 of 7 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Campus Worship is listed without a frequency.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Campus Worship”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (Nick Ladd is listed as Campus Pastor; the directory does not present the role as full-time.)
Sources (1)
- Faculty and Staff Directory | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/leadership-faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Nick Ladd Campus Pastor”
- Faculty and Staff Directory | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/leadership-faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
Bible and theology
Not enough information · 1 of 6 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredOffered as a minor or concentration (Bible and Ministry is offered as an interdisciplinary studies emphasis, not a stand-alone major.)
Sources (1)
- Interdisciplinary Studies | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/academics/programs/interdisciplinary-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Immerse yourself in the rich stories of the Bible.”
- Interdisciplinary Studies | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/academics/programs/interdisciplinary-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Christian community
66 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (Two named campus pastors on the staff directory.)
Sources (2)
- Faculty and Staff Directory | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/leadership-faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Nick Ladd Campus Pastor”
- Michele Hershberger | Faculty and Staff | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/leadership-faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-directory/michele-hershberger · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Bible and Ministry Professor and Co-Campus Pastor Email | michele.hershberger@hesston.edu Phone | 620-327-8292”
- Faculty and Staff Directory | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/leadership-faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-directory · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Spiritual life retreats (one each semester)”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Small groups Bible studies Book studies 40-day accountability groups Nest Bible studies”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Fostering Faith and Spiritual Growth”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
73 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Mentoring through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, middle school tutoring, nursing home connections and the M-2 prison visitation program”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Missions trips offered to studentsSome
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Mission/Service Emphasis Days”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Mentoring through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, middle school tutoring, nursing home connections and the M-2 prison visitation program”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
- Intercultural Experiences | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/academics/intercultural-experiences · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Bible and Religion Professor Michele Hershberger leads a group of students to locations across the nation like Philadelphia, Pa., and Tulsa, Okla., for a three-week study of race, social justice and theology.”
- Intercultural Experiences | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/academics/intercultural-experiences · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
- Mission, Vision and Values | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Hesston College, a college of Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life and faith for service to others in the church and the world.”
- Mission, Vision and Values | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Strengths
- Campus Ministries lists small groups, Bible studies and accountability groups for students.
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Small groups Bible studies Book studies 40-day accountability groups Nest Bible studies”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Campus Ministries runs mentoring, tutoring and visitation service programs.
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Mentoring through Big Brothers/Big Sisters, middle school tutoring, nursing home connections and the M-2 prison visitation program”
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The mission statement names service to others in the church and the world.
Sources (1)
- Mission, Vision and Values | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Hesston College, a college of Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life and faith for service to others in the church and the world.”
- Mission, Vision and Values | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
None recorded.
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Campus ministry home
Campus Ministries, Hesston College
- Address: 301 S Main St, Hesston, KS 67062
- Location: On campus
Source: hesston.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, hesston.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Hesston Collegehesston.edu/student-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Spiritual life retreats (one each semester)”
“Small groups Bible studies Book studies 40-day accountability groups Nest Bible studies”
“Campus Worship”
Christian clubs and student life
3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published
Service 1
- Spring break service tripsOff campusSpring breakService trips listed by Campus Ministries.
Clubs and groups 1
- Small groups and Bible studiesSmall groups, book studies and Nest Bible studies listed by Campus Ministries.
Retreats 1
- Spiritual life retreatsOne each semesterSpiritual life retreats listed by Campus Ministries.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $47,450 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 308 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 25% |
| Total students | 308 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $26,299 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $47,450 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 61% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 54% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 52% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 69% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $47,495 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $849 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38% |
Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Air Transportation, Business (general).
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Transportation |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Rural |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 14% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,088 |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 5%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 60%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $51,533IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)About 33 miles away · about 55 minutes by car |
| Town population | 3,582Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | WichitaAbout 31 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 31°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Newton, KS, about 9 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- Is Hesston College a Christian college?
- Yes. Hesston College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Mennonite Church USA.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 155177
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/associate's college
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Mennonite Church
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