Tabor College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Tabor College is a private research university in Hillsboro, Kansas, enrolling about 494 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 64.58% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,058 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,205 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.58% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 494 99.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 31.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 66.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1049
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 622
- Applicants (IPEDS): 585
- Room & Board: $10,800 annual estimate
Tabor College: what the data shows
Common questions about Tabor College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tabor College?
Tabor College is located in Hillsboro, KS (ZIP 67063-1799).
Is Tabor College public or private?
Tabor College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Tabor College cost?
Published tuition: $36,200.
Average net price after aid: $20,205.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,884 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,213 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,986 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,304 |
| $110,001+ | $24,561 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $144,800.
How hard is it to get into Tabor College?
Admission rate: 64.58%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1049.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Tabor College?
Total enrollment: 494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 622 students.
Graduate enrollment: 82 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tabor College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.74%.
First-year retention: 52.7%.
What do graduates of Tabor College earn?
Median earnings: $42,896 six years after entry; $54,058 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,887.
38.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tabor College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Education, General (14 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Criminology (11 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (10 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (10 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (9 completions)
- Social Work (8 completions)
- Graphic Design (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tabor College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.58%; completion rate 33.74%; median earnings $54,058 at 10 years; net price $20,205. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$36,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tabor College was $36,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,205
2024 Value
In 2024 Tabor College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,205.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,820 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,205 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$144,800 4-Year Tuition
$10,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$47,000 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$188,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tabor College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tabor College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tabor College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,730 | $22,730 | $21,885 |
| 2014 | $23,900 | $23,900 | $22,032 |
| 2015 | $25,320 | $25,320 | $21,434 |
| 2016 | $26,590 | $26,590 | $18,827 |
| 2017 | $27,220 | $27,220 | $22,991 |
| 2018 | $28,260 | $28,260 | $24,394 |
| 2019 | $29,360 | $29,360 | $24,221 |
| 2020 | $32,100 | $32,100 | $26,121 |
| 2021 | $33,400 | $33,400 | $19,888 |
| 2022 | $35,050 | $35,050 | $22,604 |
| 2023 | $35,050 | $35,050 | $19,868 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64.58% Acceptance Rate
585 Total Applicants
378 Students Admitted
129 First-Time Students Enrolled
34.13% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1049
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tabor College reported total enrollment of about 494 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), and Black or African American (8.7%). About 38.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tabor College in 2024 is 494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 622 students. Graduate enrollment is about 82 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.74% 100% Completion Time
33.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.74% of students graduating from Tabor College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 41% male / 59% female
- Education, General: 14% male / 86% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 71% male / 29% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tabor College.
Return on Investment
$23,887 Median Student Debt
$54,058 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
44.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
568.87% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tabor College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 29 completions
2. Education, General: 14 completions
3. Business/Commerce, General: 14 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
5. Criminology: 11 completions
6. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 10 completions
7. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 10 completions
8. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 9 completions
9. Social Work: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Tabor College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tabor College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tabor College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 66.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,159
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,066
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tabor College is a private non-profit institution located in Hillsboro, KS, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Education, General, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 494 students. Student body composition includes White (59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%), Black or African American (8.7%). The admission rate is 64.58%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1049. The 150%-time completion rate is 33.74%. Approximately 38.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Hillsboro, KS 67063-1799
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.74% graduation rate at Tabor College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tabor College located?
Tabor College is located in Hillsboro, KS.
What is Tabor College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Tabor College is 64.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 585 applicants and 378 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Tabor College cost?
Reported tuition is $36,200 and average net price is $20,205 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tabor College?
Tabor College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 622 students, White (59.1%), Hispanic or Latino (15.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tabor College?
About 31.4% of students at Tabor College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Tabor College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Tabor College reports midpoint SAT about 1049.
What do graduates of Tabor College earn?
Median earnings are $42,896 six years after entry and $54,058 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tabor College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tabor College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,887.
Is Tabor College public or private?
Tabor College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hillsboro, KS.
Is Tabor College an HBCU?
No. Tabor College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tabor College a tribal college?
No. Tabor College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.