Hesston College is a Christ-centered community where each student is educated and nurtured academically, socially, and spiritually. We offer both Associate and Bachelor degree programs. Our specialization in associate degrees reflects our believe that the first 2 years should be treated as more than something to get out of the way. They should be seen as an opportunity to lay a solid foundation for the rest of your life. Our Bachelor degrees are designed to include hands on learning in a diverse environment.
Located just 30 minutes north of Wichita, Hesston College maintains a unique emphasis on community and relationships and how to genuinely do them well.
Unique
As Kansas’ only private liberal arts college that includes a focus on associate degrees as the first step in higher education, we offer an environment and learning experience that’s hard to match. Our bachelor degree programs in Nursing, Aviation: Professional Pilot, and Business management combine hands on learning iwth professional and character development.
Inspiring
With nearly 400 students and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, you’ll find opportunities for life, learning, and involvement that are distinct even among small colleges.
Smart
Our two-year general studies curriculum, includes English language development while gaining the kind of academic and professional preparation that most schools put off until the junior and senior years.
Nurturing
With a spiritual dimension that permeates most of what we do, you’ll become a valued member of a tightly knit community of learners, teachers, and friends.
Mission Statement
Hesston College, a college of Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student within a Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service to others in the church and the world.
Vision
Hesston College graduates change the world as they serve through their vocations, churches, families, and individual commitments to follow Christ.
Hesston College is a transforming community where students, faculty, and staff dedicate their intellect, passion, and skill to a future where:
- Hope replaces despair
- The poor are clothed and fed
- The sick are made whole
- Peace replaces war and conflict
- Justice replaces oppression
- Creation is renewed
- The gospel is proclaimed.
To make this vision a reality:
- We will strive for excellence in all we do. We will measure our results and aspire to greatness in all areas of college life.
- Our graduates will be fully prepared to take the next steps in their education, professions, and relationships.
- All academic and student life programs will be infused with the values of the Christian community, stewardship of gifts, and service to the world.
Values
Excellence
Aspire to high performance in all courses, programs, and activities, measuring our results with accepted standards of achievement. Give and expect each other’s best efforts in teaching and learning. Encourage creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Christian Community
Invite students to follow Christ and to create a Christ-centered community on campus.
Culture
Celebrate differences in backgrounds and cultures and make every effort to learn from each other.
Relationships
Create space and time to develop relationships so that faculty, students, and staff learn together.
Creativity
Strive to break through to new ways of learning and service.
Stewardship
Care for the financial, physical, spiritual, and emotional resources entrusted to us. Serve as stewards of the environment and work to develop sustainable facilities and practices.
Joy
Model lives of joy, eagerly working hard to achieve and welcoming humor and fun along the way.
Transparency
Share information regarding our performance, finances, and future plans within the organization, with our supporters, and with those we serve.
Caring
Act with compassion and honesty, extending dignity and respect to all.