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Hesston College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range980 to 1180

ACT Range18 to 23

Average GPA3.37

Acceptance Rate88.3%

At Hesston, the 88% acceptance rate means you can focus on showing a solid academic fit, not just clearing an admissions hurdle. Even with test-optional admissions, 83% of students submit ACT scores, so a 23+ ACT is a useful target if you want your score to strengthen your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Hesston College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Hesston College is a small institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 374 students in a rural campus setting. Hesston has a freshman retention rate of 78%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 54%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Hesston, KS

Undergrad Enrollment374

Freshman Retention78%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate54%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Hesston?

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Key Hesston College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Offered

Early Decision

Offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Hesston, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so the summer and fall of senior year are available for retakes. For Hesston’s Early Decision or Early Action round, use the October test as your last fall retake likely to arrive in time, and verify the posted deadline before registering.

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What you'll actually pay

Hesston lists tuition and fees at $32,936. Hesston is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the May 1 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$32,936

Room and Board$11,088

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Hesston College, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $44,024 per year before books, personal expenses, and travel. Because Hesston is a private not-for-profit college, the amount students actually pay can vary based on institutional scholarships, grants, and financial need. Families should compare the listed price with their financial aid offer to estimate the net cost.