“A faith-based community where learning transforms lives”
Hesston College is a private, Mennonite two-year liberal arts college located in Hesston, Kansas, founded in 1909 by the Mennonite Church. Serving approximately 372 students on a 40-acre residential campus, Hesston offers a close-knit, faith-centered learning community with an exceptionally strong international presence — 17% of students come from over 30 countries worldwide. The college is nationally recognized for its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, which consistently posts among the highest NCLEX-RN pass rates in Kansas, and for its professional aviation program training students for careers as commercial pilots. Hesston provides a uniquely supportive environment where small class sizes, personal mentorship, and a values-driven Anabaptist educational philosophy come together. Most students either enter the workforce directly in nursing or aviation, or transfer to four-year universities to complete bachelor degrees. With 99% of students receiving financial aid and an average award of $27,000, Hesston is deeply committed to accessibility. The vibrant residential campus fosters community through shared meals, chapel services, NJCAA athletics, and over 30 student organizations — all set within a safe, small-town environment 35 miles north of Wichita.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$32,936 – $44,233
/yr
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How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is the college flagship, producing graduates with among the highest NCLEX-RN pass rates in Kansas through rigorous clinical rotations at regional hospitals.
One of the few two-year college aviation programs in the US, training professional pilots with FAA certifications including Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings.
Business administration, accounting, and social work transfer pathways preparing students for upper-division study at four-year institutions.
Rooted in Mennonite tradition, offering biblical studies and ministry coursework integrated across all programs as part of the college mission.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $32,936
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
