Awards and Accreditation

Hastings College is recognized across the nation for its excellence.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1947
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly NCATE, since 1964
Washington Monthly — Lists Hastings College as one of the country’s best national baccalaureate schools, ranking in the top 25%. It also includes HC on its “Best Bang for the Buck” list, noting that Hastings helps students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. (2024-25 rankings)
U.S. News & World Report — Ranked Hastings College 20th among colleges in the Midwest. It also named HC a top 20 value school in the Midwest and a top school for social mobility. (2024-25 rankings)
USA Today named Hastings, Nebraska, as one of the 20 best small college towns in the country. (2016)
Zippia.com named Hastings College the #1 college in Nebraska for finding employment. (2017)
Listed in Cool Stuff at Small Colleges (2024, Peter Pitts) and 333 Awesome Small Colleges (that just might save you money! (2023, Peter Pitts)