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ACCEPTANCE RATE

66.83%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,365

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Biopsychology Degree

The biopsychology program at Hastings College prepares students for careers in neuroscience, psychology, genetics, or psychopharmacology fields. The program focuses on biological and psychological linkages, especially the linkages between biochemical and biophysical activity and the functioning of the central nervous system. Program courses include: cells and organisms, genetics, animal behavior, animal physiology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and sensation and perception. Get more details below including other Nebraska colleges that offer biopsychology degrees.

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Hastings College

1014 Boswell Avenue, Crete, NE

Hastings College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hastings, Nebraska, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Nearly 1,200 students enroll at Hastings College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Hastings College offers:

  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Social Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Hastings College earn an SAT score between 920 - 1120, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 - 26. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at hastings.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Hastings College Broncos participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
  • Football (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at www.hastings.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Biopsychology program at Hastings College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Hastings College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Hastings College may offer student services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Hastings College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
  • Football (Great Plains Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other Sports
  • Bowling