Hiram College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hiram, OH
0 reviews

#24 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

1,061

Location Hiram, Ohio
Website hiram.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Rural

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Hiram is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Hiram College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Learn how rankings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

GPA 3.28

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 12.9%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,600

Costs for Hiram College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$27,600
Books and Supplies		$800
Other Fees		$500
Room and Board		$11,850
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,572
Total One Year Cost		$43,322

View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hiram College are Business, Biology, and Social Sciences. 23% of students major in Business, 18% in Biology, and 13% in Social Sciences.