Overview
Enrollment
Situated in the rural village of Hiram in northeastern Ohio, approximately 35 miles southeast of Cleveland, Hiram College is a private liberal arts institution established in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. The 110-acre campus features a mix of historic 19th-century and modern buildings in a small-town setting, where most students reside in on-campus housing. Operating on a distinctive 12-3 academic calendar, where students focus intensively on one course during three-week terms between traditional 12-week sessions, Hiram emphasizes interdisciplinary study and experiential learning. The college maintains a selective admission process and is known for its programs in environmental studies, biomedical humanities, and creative writing, while competing in NCAA Division III athletics as the Terriers.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Hiram is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hiram College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#637 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#430 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Ohio
#26 in Best Private Colleges in Ohio
#74 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1100 |
| ACT | 16/24 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $10,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,572 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,472 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Biology | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203128 IPEDS survey data for Hiram College.
Current students may use the Hiram College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024