HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College will launch a new pricing model in fall 2026, reducing the published All-Inclusive Price for traditional undergraduate students from $49,500 to $29,500 per year. The Transparent Pricing Initiative builds on recent record annual fund giving, the opening of a new residence hall, the launch of the Central Kansas Entrepreneurship Center, a 93% fall-to-spring record retention rate, and a 19% increase in full undergraduate enrollment.
“This change is an investment in access,” said President David Janzen (g’90), Ph.D. “Students who may have ruled out a private Christian college because of cost will now see that Tabor is well within reach. Many of our students, from all socio-economic backgrounds, graduate with zero debt. The Transparent Pricing Initiative is about opening doors — not just to a degree, but to a transformative community that shapes faith, character, and calling.”
Introduced in 2019, the All-Inclusive Price bundled all basic student costs, including tuition, food, housing, books, laundry, and parking. The Transparent Pricing Initiative reaffirms Tabor’s commitment to affordability, transparency, and value through a single, simplified price.
A lower listed cost demonstrates affordability for students who may have viewed private Christian education as financially unreachable. Competitive scholarships and financial aid will further reduce costs, affirming that a high-quality, decidedly Christian education is within reach, allowing more families to consider Tabor without the fear of overwhelming debt.
Transparency ensures a clear price with no hidden fees for current and prospective students. Families will know what to expect from the beginning, making it easier to compare colleges and make confident, informed decisions.
Value reflects Tabor’s continued commitment to a transformative experience that produces significant financial and relational returns. As the No. 1 private college in Kansas for economic mobility, Tabor’s focus on career readiness and entrepreneurship equips students for successful careers. Students invest in more than a degree as they join a Christian community, build close mentoring relationships and develop a foundation for lifelong service and significance.
“Tabor’s education is about preparing students for a life of learning, work and service for Christ and His kingdom,” said Susan Franz Koslowsky (g’84), chair of the Tabor College Board of Directors. “The return on that investment lasts a lifetime, both in earning potential and in spiritual formation.”
Beginning in the fall 2026 semester, the adjustment will apply to all new and returning traditional undergraduate students. Scholarships will be revised to align with the lower price, while need-based aid and state and federal grants will remain available.
For more information about the Transparent Pricing Initiative, visit tabor.edu/pricing.
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Established in 1908 and located in Hillsboro, Kan., Tabor College is a Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Central, Southern, Eastern, and Latin America Districts of the United States Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.