Tabor College

Tabor College was established in the year 1908, by the members of Krimmer Mennonite Brethren and Mennonite Brethren Christian Churches. The college is a Christian liberal arts institution and is located in Hillsboro, Kansas. The students can pursue undergraduate degrees in several disciplines including humanities, education, social science and applied arts, and mathematical sciences. Undergraduate courses in other pre-professional programs are also available.

Tabor College offers several clubs and organizations wherein the students can participate. Some of the clubs include Science Club, Business Club, Multicultural Student Union, and Student Music Association. The college publications include ‘The View’, which is the campus newspaper and ‘The Blue Jay’, which is the college yearbook. Besides, the students also take part in many on-campus sports and activities.

Tabor College Highlights

Where Tabor College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Mennonite Brethren Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Tabor College was 574 in 2007-2008 (546 full-time equivalent).

About 54% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 46% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Tabor College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Tabor College provides on-campus housing for 495 of its 546 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Tabor College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Tabor College is in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Tabor College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 57 male students received the aid (men were 75% of those receiving aid) and 19 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 25% of students receiving such aid) .

Tabor College Admissions (2008-2009)