Hastings College

What Hastings College does

Hastings College is a private, residential liberal arts institution founded in 1882 and located on a 120-acre campus in Hastings, Nebraska, a community of approximately 25,000 residents in south-central Nebraska. The college enrolls roughly 300 new students each fall into approximately 50 undergraduate majors and programs spanning arts, sciences, business, education, and professional studies, and supplements undergraduate education with a Masters of Arts in Teaching graduate program. Specialized academic pathways include the Scott Scholars Program (full tuition, fees, room, and meals), the Jackson Scholars honors program, Study Abroad, Experiential Learning/Internships, and an annual Academic Showcase. The institution also fields NCAA Division II athletics (Hastings Broncos), fine arts programs, and on-campus housing and dining operations.

The underlying technology stack is composed entirely of third-party vendor platforms rather than proprietary systems: Canvas LMS for course delivery and online learning, Google Drive for collaboration, ADP for HR and payroll, Duo for two-factor authentication, Uwill for teletherapy and mental health counseling, Handshake for internship and job matching, Akademos by VitalSource for textbook distribution, and RAVE/AlertSense for campus emergency notifications. The institution has no disclosed proprietary technology, API, or software product, consistent with its nonprofit educational operating model.

The business model is a tuition-driven nonprofit college operating model with three primary revenue streams: (1) tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate enrollment, offset by financial aid, scholarships, and grants (90% of students receive aid); (2) on-campus housing and dining revenue from residential students; and (3) philanthropic contributions from alumni and donors, including the Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation and other community foundations, structured partly through planned-giving vehicles such as The Ringland Society. The go-to-market motion is sales-led admissions, with free applications, automatic scholarship eligibility, dedicated admissions counselors, campus visit programs, and specialized recruitment pathways for transfer, military-connected, international, and adult students. Marketing is executed through the Office of Marketing and Communication across social media, the hastings.edu website, campus events, and email, supported by the Community Leadership Challenge program that doubles as a recruitment funnel.

Name

Hastings College

Legal name

Hastings College

Website

https://hastings.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1882

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hastings College is a private residential liberal arts college in Hastings, Nebraska, founded in 1882, enrolling roughly 300 new undergraduates each fall across approximately 50 majors plus a Masters of Arts in Teaching program, funded primarily by tuition, room and board, and philanthropic donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate teaching degree
• Residential college campus
• Experiential learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hastings

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Traditional undergraduate and graduate education services with tuition-based revenue from enrolled students. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants offset tuition for qualifying students.
2. Donations and Alumni Giving: Philanthropic contributions from alumni and donors through various giving programs including The Ringland Society for planned giving and general fund donations.
3. Campus Housing and Dining: Revenue from on-campus housing (residence halls, Bronco Village Apartments, campus houses) and meal plans for residential students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hastings College is a private residential liberal arts institution that provides traditional four-year undergraduate degree programs across approximately 50 majors spanning arts, sciences, business, education, and professional studies, along with a Masters of Arts in Teaching graduate program. The college offers a complete residential campus experience including on-campus housing, dining services, athletics (Hastings Broncos, NCAA Division II), student support services (career services, counseling, health services), and specialized programs such as the Scott Scholars Program, Jackson Scholars Program, Study Abroad, and Experiential Learning/Internships. Free application, automatic scholarship eligibility, and financial aid (received by 90% of students) support enrollment, with a post-graduation employment or continuing education rate of 99%.

Product overview

Hastings College is a private liberal arts college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and campus services. The core offering is traditional four-year undergraduate education through approximately 50 undergraduate majors and programs spanning arts, sciences, business, education, and professional studies, supplemented by graduate programs (e.g., Masters of Arts in Teaching). The college supports its academic mission through technology platforms (Canvas LMS, Self-Service portal, ourHC portal), student services (Career Services, Counseling via Uwill teletherapy, Health Services, Campus Safety with RAVE/AlertSense emergency notifications), and campus life (Fine Arts programs, Athletics as the Hastings Broncos, residence halls, Bronco Village Apartments, Perkins Library). Specialized sub-products include the Community Leadership Challenge conference, the Scott Scholars Program (full-tuition scholarship), the Jackson Scholars Program, Study Abroad, Experiential Learning/Internships, and Academic Showcase. The Spirit Shop and Akademos by VitalSource partnership handle merchandise and textbooks. The portfolio is unified around a residential liberal arts college model where academic programs, student life, athletics, and support services operate as an integrated campus ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Majors and Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% employed or continuing education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of HastingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner collaborating on the Community Leadership Challenge program, supporting community-based problem solving and civic engagement initiatives.
• Hastings Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business organization partner in the Community Leadership Challenge, providing industry perspectives and networking opportunities for student participants.
• Hastings Economic Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner supporting workforce development and community engagement through the Community Leadership Challenge program.
• Hastings Community Redevelopment AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partner involved in the Community Leadership Challenge focusing on community-based problem solving and local initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Doane University: Private university in Crete, Nebraska offering undergraduate liberal arts and professional programs of similar scale. Directly comparable as a Nebraska-based private institution competing for the same regional applicant pool.
• Nebraska Wesleyan University: Private liberal arts university in Lincoln, Nebraska affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Comparable in mission, program mix, and Midwest recruiting footprint.
• Midland University: Private liberal arts university in Fremont, Nebraska. Comparable private Nebraska institution with similar residential undergraduate focus and enrollment scale.
• Concordia University, Nebraska: Private Lutheran-affiliated university in Seward, Nebraska. Comparable in size, mission, and Midwest private-college recruiting dynamics.
• Morningside University: Private liberal arts university in Sioux City, Iowa. Comparable regional private institution competing for the same upper-Midwest residential undergraduate market.
• Mount Marty University: Private Catholic liberal arts university in Yankton, South Dakota. Comparable small private institution in the Great Plains serving similar residential student segments.
• College of Saint Mary: Private Catholic women's university in Omaha, Nebraska. Comparable small private Nebraska institution with overlapping undergraduate program mix.
• Dakota Wesleyan University: Private United Methodist university in Mitchell, South Dakota. Comparable small private liberal arts institution in the upper Midwest with similar enrollment scale.
• Briar Cliff University: Private Catholic university in Sioux City, Iowa. Comparable small private liberal arts institution competing for similar regional residential students.

Regional players

• Peru State College: Public Nebraska state college in Peru, Nebraska. Comparable regional institution offering affordable undergraduate education in the same Nebraska market, though public rather than private.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HC_Advantage
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HastingsCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/121597154345
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hastings-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/hastingscollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@hastingscollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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