Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, Michigan
4-year Private university
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Overview

Hillsdale College is a private institution established in 1844 with rural setting located at Hillsdale. It is ranked 39 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $ 32,092. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,573. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#39 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Hillsdale, Michigan
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1844
Selectivity High
Size Small
1,573 Undergraduates
Website https://www.hillsdale.edu

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$46,602
Cost of Attendance
$20,382
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $32,092
Outstate Tuition Fee $32,092
Room and Board Fees $13,180

Applying

21% (High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

83 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Mar
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$22,672 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$11,798 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,602
46% Students with need received Financial Aid
41.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : May 1
Forms to be submitted Institution's own financial aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Academic Merit Awards
Total Worth $1,000 to full tuition
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria outstanding academic credentials, a superior record of leadership, substantial volunteerism
Requirement for maintenance Maintenance of specified academic performance
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

1,573 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
92% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
76% Students graduate within 6 years