Awards and Accreditation
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is recognized across the nation for its excellence.
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1947
- by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly NCATE, since 1964
- Washington MonthlyÌý— Lists Ï㽶ÊÓƵ as one of the country’s best national baccalaureate schools, ranking in the top 25%. It also includes HC on its “Best Bang for the Buck” list, noting that Hastings helps students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. (2024-25 rankings)
- U.S. News & World ReportÌý— RankedÌýÏ㽶ÊÓƵÌý20th among colleges in the Midwest. It also named HC a top 20 value school in the Midwest and a top school for social mobility. (2024-25 rankings)
- USA TodayÌýnamedÌýHastings, Nebraska, as one of theÌý20 best small college towns in the country. (2016)
- Zippia.com named Ï㽶ÊÓƵ the #1 college in Nebraska for finding employment. (2017)
- Listed inÌýCool Stuff at Small Colleges (2024,ÌýPeter Pitts) andÌý333 Awesome Small Colleges (that just might save you money!Ìý(2023,ÌýPeter Pitts)