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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is a small, private institution located in Hillsdale, mi. Founded in 1844, Hillsdale College offers undergraduate degrees in 32 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,562 undergraduates
cost $30,902 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Hillsdale College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 20.6%
SAT score average 1440
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA 3.92
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hillsdale College is known for one of its top majors: Political Science and Government. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions

Popular majors

Political Science and Government
Economics
History
English Language and Literature, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $30,902
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $46,602
Average financial aid package $23,385
Estimated cost $23,217 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,902
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,500
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $46,602
Average financial aid package $23,385
Estimated cost $23,217 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hillsdale College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,562, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

1,823

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hillsdale College, students love their InterVarsity, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242
phone 517-437-7341
address https://www.hillsdale.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Intervarsity

College republicans

Hillsdale college for life

Young americans for freedom

1844 society

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hillsdale College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hillsdale College?

Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Hillsdale College? 

The acceptance rate for Hillsdale College is 21%.

What’s the average GPA for Hillsdale College?

The average high school GPA for Hillsdale College students was 3.92.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hillsdale College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hillsdale College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $186,408.

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