Tabor College

What Tabor College does

Tabor College is a private, nonprofit Christian liberal arts college founded in 1908 by Mennonite Brethren and Krimmer Mennonite Brethren denominations and located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The institution operates a single residential campus with associated facilities (H.W. Lohrenz Building, Shari Flaming Center for the Arts, Joel H. Wiens Stadium) and delivers 23 undergraduate majors, 2 master's programs, 19 NAIA varsity sports, and 30+ music and theatre performances annually. Its core student base consists of traditional four-year residential undergraduates, with a growing adult learner / graduate segment served through online and hybrid delivery via the Canvas LMS.

The college's revenue model is anchored by tuition and fees, with an All-Inclusive Price model (covering tuition, food, housing, books, laundry, and parking) that is being reset from $49,500 to $29,500 per year beginning fall 2026 under a Transparent Pricing Initiative. Supplemental revenue streams include federal, state, and institutional financial aid distribution (over $14M in scholarships awarded in 2023-24), alumni philanthropy through The Tabor Fund and Vision Keepers legacy giving program, branded merchandise sales (JayShop), and campus venue rentals. Key strategic partnerships include Rize Education (online curriculum delivery for Management programs), Hesston College (nursing simulation labs), and Handshake (career services platform with 1.5M+ annual job postings). Go-to-market is sales-led via admissions counselors and event-driven through campus preview days, individual visits, and performing arts events.

Recent strategic emphasis has shifted toward online program expansion (B.A. in Management with Cybersecurity/Digital Marketing/IT concentrations, B.A. in Psychology, M.Ed. in Neuroscience and Trauma, M.A. in Ministry) and a Computer Science major, signaling an effort to diversify revenue beyond the residential undergraduate base and to extend geographic reach nationally through asynchronous online delivery.

Name

Tabor College

Legal name

Tabor College

Website

https://tabor.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tabor College is a private, nonprofit Mennonite Brethren-affiliated liberal arts college in Hillsboro, Kansas, offering 23 undergraduate majors, two master's programs, and online adult-learner degrees, serving traditional residential students and a growing national online learner base.

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Product category

Private Higher Education (Christian Liberal Arts)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Liberal arts college
• Online degree programs
• Graduate business education
• Private college tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition and fees. The college offers an All-Inclusive Price model covering tuition, food, housing, books, laundry, and parking. Starting fall 2026, the all-inclusive price is $29,500 per year.
2. Scholarships and Financial Aid Distribution: Over $14 million given in scholarships in 2023-24. The college distributes federal grants, state grants, institutional grants, and private loans to students.
3. Merchandise Sales (JayShop): The college operates JayShop, an e-commerce storefront selling Tabor College branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and gear.
4. Alumni Donations and Philanthropy: The college receives donations through The Tabor Fund, planned giving, endowed scholarships, and the Vision Keepers legacy giving program. The Next Century Campaign is an ongoing fundraising initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tabor College is a private Christian liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across on-campus and online delivery formats. The college provides 23 undergraduate majors, an MBA with three emphases, an M.Ed. in Neuroscience and Trauma, an M.A. in Ministry, online B.A. programs in Management and Psychology, a Neuroscience and Trauma Certificate, and 19 NAIA varsity sports programs. All programs integrate Christ-centered values with academic instruction and career preparation.

Product overview

Tabor College is a private Christian liberal arts college offering a unified portfolio of educational programs across multiple delivery formats. The core offerings include traditional undergraduate degree programs (on-campus) and graduate/online programs. Key products include: Traditional undergraduate majors in 14+ disciplines (Art & Design, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Music, Nursing, Teacher Education, etc.); Graduate programs including MBA (Leadership, Sports Management, Healthcare emphases), M.Ed. in Neuroscience & Trauma, and M.A. in Ministry; Online undergraduate programs in Management (Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, IT Management) and Psychology, developed via Rize Education partnership; and Performing Arts programs accredited by NASM. The college operates athletic programs (19 varsity sports) and a merchandise store (JayShop). Programs integrate Christ-centered values with academic excellence, serving both traditional students and adult learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Undergraduate Academic Programs On-campus bachelor's degree programs across 23 majors including Art & Design, Biblical & Theological Studies, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, English, Health & Human Performance, History, Music, Nursing, Science & Mathematics, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Teacher Education. Designed for residential traditional undergraduate students.
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Quantifiable outcome

• 78.5% of graduates complete bachelor's degree in 4 years or less
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rize EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Tabor College partnered with Rize Education to develop and deliver online undergraduate degree programs in Management with three career-focused concentrations: Cybersecurity Management, Digital Marketing Management, and Information Technology Management. The partnership includes a minor in Generative AI, all offered entirely online starting fall 2026. Rize provides industry-aligned curriculum while Tabor provides faith integration.
• Hesston CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTabor College maintains a nursing program partnership with Hesston College, allowing students to study and collaborate in premier simulation labs, practice rooms, and virtual reality facilities. The partnership enables streamlined entry to the nursing program based on GPA and test scores, with NCLEX pass rates consistently above the national average.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationHandshake is Tabor College's official job and internship portal, connecting students and alumni with employers across the globe. Over 1.5 million jobs and internships are posted annually from 850,000+ employers. Employers actively search for students on the platform, with 80% of students with complete profiles receiving direct messages from employers.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Kansas Wesleyan University: Private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts university in Salina, Kansas. Comparable in size, KCAC membership, Christian mission framing, and undergraduate portfolio.
• Bethel College (Kansas): Small, private Christian liberal arts college in North Newton, Kansas. Direct comparable in scale, mission, and Mennonite/Brethren heritage — also part of the KCAC athletic conference.
• Hesston College: Small private Christian college in Hesston, Kansas; KCAC peer. Already a nursing-program partner with Tabor, making it both an operational ally and a direct enrollment competitor.
• McPherson College: Small private liberal arts college in McPherson, Kansas affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Comparable in enrollment scale, faith-based mission, KCAC athletic membership, and rural Kansas setting.
• Sterling College (Kansas): Small private Christian liberal arts college in Sterling, Kansas affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Competes head-to-head with Tabor for traditional residential Christian undergraduates in Kansas.
• Southwestern College (Kansas): Private Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college in Winfield, Kansas. Comparable in scale, faith-based identity, KCAC membership, and traditional residential undergraduate model.
• Friends University: Private Quaker-affiliated university in Wichita, Kansas with both traditional and adult/online programs. Comparable to Tabor's split traditional/online delivery model and KCAC athletic participation.
• Oklahoma Baptist University: Private Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Comparable in faith-based mission, traditional undergraduate focus, and athletics affiliation (NAIA), serving a similar faith-segmented market.
• MidAmerica Nazarene University: Private Nazarene-affiliated Christian liberal arts university in Olathe, Kansas. Comparable in mission, Kansas-region residential model, and small-college scale.
• Bethany College (Kansas): Small private Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts college in Lindsborg, Kansas. Comparable in scale, faith-based identity, KCAC athletic membership, and rural Kansas setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taborcollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TaborCollegeKS/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/166909266654543
• Instagraminstagram.com/taborcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tabor-college

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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