Hiram Admission Requirements

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Hiram Admission Overview

Hiram admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Hiram admitted 93.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (B+). Hiram is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hiram Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.5%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Hiram College

Acceptance Rate

The Hiram acceptance rate is 93.5%. Last year, 1,634 of 1,747 applicants were admitted. That is the 66th lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hiram and can you get accepted?

Hiram is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Hiram College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hiram GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.28

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.28

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Hiram typically have around a 3.28 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Hiram is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #52 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Hiram College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 14.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.1% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 14.8% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 15.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.8% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.2% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Hiram SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

890-1100

Freshmen who sent SAT

26%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 450
  • Math 440
  • Composite 890
SAT 25th percentile scores for Hiram College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 540
  • Composite 1100
SAT 75th percentile scores for Hiram College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Hiram typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 890–1100) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. Hiram ranks #44 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 890 to 1100

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Hiram ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

16-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

74%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 16
  • Composite 16
ACT 25th percentile scores for Hiram College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 24
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Hiram College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Hiram typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 16–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Hiram places #44 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 16 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

69% of Hiram College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Hiram College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Hiram College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 671 999 1,747
Accepted 638 933 1,634
Acceptance Rate 95% 93% 94%
Enrolled 87 117 211
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 13% 13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Hiram College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Hiram College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Hiram College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Hiram College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Hiram is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.28 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=203128.

GPA calculator: Hiram College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026