Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Hillsdale, Michigan |
| Online | hillsdale.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Hillsdale College, located in rural southern Michigan approximately 100 miles west of Detroit, is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1844. The 400-acre campus features traditional red-brick architecture and a mix of historic and modern academic buildings, centered around the iconic Central Hall. Known for its classical liberal arts curriculum and commitment to operating without federal or state funding, Hillsdale maintains a selective admissions process and requires all students to complete a core curriculum that includes Western heritage, American heritage, and constitutional government courses. The college houses most of its students in single-sex dormitories and campus residences, and offers notable programs in politics, economics, and classical education. Hillsdale competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Chargers, primarily participating in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Hillsdale College is rated within the top 6% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1360/1520 |
| ACT | 30/34 |
| GPA | 3.93 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,312 |
| Room and Board | $12,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,602 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170286 IPEDS survey data for Hillsdale College.
Current students may use the Hillsdale College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024