Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional
Hastings College told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.
Hastings, Nebraska · Private nonprofit, town campus
Hastings College SAT & ACT scores
Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a composite middle 50% of 26-30. Hastings College admitted 72% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).
- ACT middle 50%
- 26-30
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Test policy, fall 2024
- Test-optional
- Undergraduates
- 891
Quick answer
What SAT score do you need for Hastings College?
Hastings College did not report SAT ranges for fall 2024. Its ACT middle 50% was 26-30, so aim for 30 or higher on the ACT to reach the top quarter of submitters.
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Where does your score land at Hastings College?
The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.
Fall 2024 entering class
Hastings College SAT and ACT score ranges
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Testing policy
Does Hastings College require the SAT or ACT?
Check the current cycle
Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Hastings College's website before deciding whether to submit.
Beyond scores
Cost and outcomes at Hastings College
- In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
- $37,770
- Average net price after aid (2023-24)
- $24,452
- First-year retention rate
- 66%
- Graduation rate within 6 years
- 49%
- Median earnings 10 years after entry
- $51,303
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FAQ
Hastings College admissions questions
What ACT score do you need for Hastings College?
Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 26 to 30, with a median of 28. Scoring 30 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.
Does Hastings College require the SAT or ACT?
For fall 2024 entry, Hastings College reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Hastings College's admissions website before you apply.
What is Hastings College's acceptance rate?
Hastings College admitted 72% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sources and method
Where these numbers come from
- College Scorecard data downloads (June 10, 2026 release)U.S. Department of Education
- College Scorecard data dictionary and cohort mapU.S. Department of Education
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)National Center for Education Statistics
Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.
Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.
Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.
Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].