Cost of Attendance
Hastings College is one of the top schools in the nation and Midwest and our professors rank among the best in the country. Yet Hastings has also been named a “Best Buy in College Education” and named one of the country’s most affordable private colleges.
Why?
Because every student benefits from our robust scholarship and financial aid program and our graduates get hired or accepted to graduate and professional schools! Students received more than $21 million in scholarships and grants last year — and 97% were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
2024-25 Hastings College Cost Breakdown
| Semester | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $18,885 | $37,770 |
| Housing & Food | $6,025 | $12,050 |
| Total | $24,910 | $49,820 |
Our average range for an academic, talent and need-based scholarship is $15,000-21,000, which means a typical cost to attend before other aid for a full year is $28,820-34,820.
In addition to an outstanding educational and student experience, a Hastings education includes so much more.
Your Experience Matters — Your transition from college to a career begins your first semester. Every class, internship, research study and activity adds up. We love to celebrate all the ways you shine — your experience matters!
Maximize scholarships — Yes, you’ll get an academic scholarship. But you’ll also get a “plus one” scholarship from the group, team or area you’re part of. It’s a great way to help pay for school — but also to find your people.
Our focus on internships and career preparedness means you’re career-ready — or prepared for grad school. The proof? 97% of recent grads are employed or in grad school.
2024-25 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Undergraduate | Residence Hall/House | College-owned apartment | Off Campus | At Home | Graduate (MAT) | Off Campus | |
| Tuition | $35,990 | $35,990 | $35,990 | $35,990 | $11,880 | ||
| Fees | $1,780 | $1,780 | $1,780 | $1,780 | $1,780 | ||
| Housing | $5,990 | $9,380 | $9,380 | $1,800 | $9,976 | ||
| Food | $6,060 | $6,060 | $6,060 | $6,060 | $4,276 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,030 | $1,030 | ||
| Additional Food | $580 | $580 | $580 | $580 | N/A | ||
| Personal Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 | $3,130 | $3,130 | $9,238 | ||
| Transportation | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $2,902/year | ||
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $170 | ||
| Total | $55,810 | $59,200 | $59,200 | $51,620 | $41,252 |
Note: Graduate (MAT) tuition is calculated at 12 credit hours per semester. Loan fees are applicable only to students who utilize federal student loans.
2024-25 Detailed/Other Fees Information
| Per Semester | Annual | |
| Tuition (part time/other) | ||
| Part time (less than 12 credit hours); per credit hour | 1,490 | 2,980 |
| Overload (17-18 credits); per credit hour | 400 | — |
| Overload (more than 18 credits per term); per credit hour | 800 | — |
| Central Community College – Bachelor Bound program; per credit hour | — | — |
| Summer session; per credit hour | 250 | — |
| Graduate courses (undergraduate degree required) | ||
| Per credit hour | 495 | — |
| Summer session; per credit hour | 250 | — |
| Room | ||
| Apartments/Houses: Double Room | 3,600 | 7,200 |
| Fees | ||
| General Fee (part time) | ||
| 4-11 credit hours (graduate, 4-8 credit hours) | 550 | 1,100 |
| 12 plus credit hours (graduate, 9 plus credit hours) | 890 | 1,780 |
| Miscellaneous Fees (other fees not listed may be applicable) | ||
| Teacher education fee | 95 | 190 |
| Music major fee | 100 | 200 |
| Applied Music Lesson Fee, per .25 credit hour | 300 | |
| Audit or non-credit fee, per credit hour | 215 | 430 |
| Emeriti program | No Fee | — |
| Fee for credit by examination (add $230 per cr. hr. for tuition if credit desired) | 135 | — |
| Graduation Fee | 90 | 180 |
Other items:
Study abroad fees: View our study abroad information.
Art and other class fees: Click here to search for individual courses.
Athletics fees: Click here to contact the coach of sport you are interested in.
2023-24 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Undergraduate | Residence Hall/House | College-owned apartment | Off Campus | At Home | Graduate (MAT) | Off Campus | |
| Tuition | $33,950 | $33,950 | $33,950 | $33,950 | $11,400 | ||
| Fees | $2,180 | $2,180 | $2,180 | $2,180 | $2,180 | ||
| Housing | $5,720 | $8,930 | $5,720 | $1,800 | $9,328 | ||
| Food | $5,970 | $5,970 | $5,970 | $5,970 | $3,996 | ||
| Books and Supplies | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | ||
| Additional Food | $574 | $574 | $574 | $574 | N/A | ||
| Personal Expenses | $3,130 | $3,130 | $3,130 | $3,130 | $9,050 | ||
| Transportation | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $2,766 | ||
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $174 | ||
| Total | $52,884 | $56,094 | $52,884 | $48,964 | $39,004 |
Note: Graduate (MAT) tuition is calculated at 12 credit hours per semester. Loan fees are applicable only to students who utilize federal student loans.
2023-24 Detailed/Other Fees Information
| Per Semester | Annual | |
| Tuition (part time/other) | ||
| Part time (less than 12 credit hours); per credit hour | 1,405 | — |
| Overload (more than 18 credits per term); per credit hour | 780 | — |
| Central Community College – Bachelor Bound program; per credit hour | — | — |
| Summer session; per credit hour | 250 | — |
| Graduate courses (undergraduate degree required) | ||
| Per credit hour | 475 | — |
| Summer session; per credit hour | 250 | — |
| Room | ||
| Apartments/Houses: Double Room | 3,500 | 7,000 |
| Fees | ||
| General Fee (part time) | ||
| 4-11 credit hours (graduate, 4-8 credit hours) | 520 | 1,040 |
| 12 plus credit hours (graduate, 9 plus credit hours) | 1,090 | 2,180 |
| Miscellaneous Fees (other fees not listed may be applicable) | ||
| Teacher education fee | 95 | — |
| Music major fee | 100 | — |
| Audit or non-credit fee, per credit hour | — | — |
| Emeriti program | No Fee | — |
| Fee for credit by examination (add $230 per cr. hr. for tuition if credit desired) | 135 | — |
| Graduation Fee | 90 | — |
Other items:
Study abroad fees: View our study abroad information.
Art and other class fees: Click here to search for individual courses.
Athletics fees: Click here to contact the coach of sport you are interested in.
2022-23 Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Tuition & Fees | Housing & Meals | Books & Supplies | Personal Expenses | Transportation | Loan Fees | Total | |
| Undergraduate | |||||||
| Residence Hall/house | $34,580 | $11,190 | $100 | $3,036 | $1,006 | $70 | $49,982 |
| College-owned apartment | $34,580 | $13,240 | $100 | $3,036 | $1,006 | $70 | $52,032 |
| Off Campus | $34,580 | $10,190 | $100 | $3,036 | $1,006 | $70 | $48,982 |
| At Home | $34,580 | $4,740 | $100 | $3,036 | $1,006 | $70 | $43,532 |
| Graduate (MAT) | |||||||
| Off Campus | $12,900 | $12,150 | $100 | $8,250 | $2,520 | $174 | $36,094 |
Note: Undergraduate tuition is calculated on 18 credit hours per semester. Graduate (MAT) tuition is calculated at 12 credit hours per semester. Loan fees are applicable only to students who utilize loans.
2022-23 Detailed/Other Fees Information, $
| Per Semester | Annual | |
| Tuition (part time/other) | ||
| Part time (less than 12 credit hours); per credit hour | 1,350 | — |
| Overload (more than 18 credits per term); per credit hour | 750 | — |
| Central Community College – Bachelor Bound program; per credit hour | — | — |
| Summer session; per credit hour | 235 | — |
| Graduate courses (undergraduate degree required) | ||
| Per credit hour | 455 | — |
| Summer session; per credit hour | 235 | — |
| Room | ||
| Housing Damage deposit (refundable upon graduation or leaving school) | — | — |
| Fees | ||
| General Fee (part time) | ||
| 4-11 credit hours (graduate, 4-8 credit hours) | 500 | 1,000 |
| 12 plus credit hours (graduate, 9 plus credit hours) | 990 | 1,980 |
| Miscellaneous Fees (other fees not listed may be applicable) | ||
| Teacher education fee | 95 | 190 |
| Music major fee | 50 | 100 |
| Audit or non-credit fee, per credit hour | 205 | — |
| Emeriti program | No Fee | — |
| Fee for credit by examination (add $230 per cr. hr. for tuition if credit desired) | 135 | — |
| Graduation Fee | 80 | — |
Other items:
Study abroad fees: View our study abroad information.
Art and other class fees: Click here to search for individual courses.
Athletics fees: Click here to contact the coach of sport you are interested in.
Questions? Contact our Financial Aid Office.
