Hilbert College

Hilbert College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Hilbert College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Hilbert College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Hilbert College Overview

Hilbert College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Hamburg, New York. Hilbert College was founded in 1957 and now enrolls around 792 students a year, including 746 undergrads. Hilbert College offers on-campus housing for up to 304 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 20% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hilbert College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Hilbert College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Hilbert College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Hilbert College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Hilbert College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Hilbert College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Hilbert College on the Student Life page.

Is Hilbert College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Hilbert College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Hilbert College Acceptance Rate 2018

It is slightly difficult to get into Hilbert College. Around 81% of applicants get into Hilbert College each year. Last year, 968 students applied to Hilbert College and 785 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hilbert College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 71% of students who start at Hilbert College return the next year. Around 50% of students who started at Hilbert College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Hilbert College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 70% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Hilbert College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2018, the total market value of the school endowment was $7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,520 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hilbert College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Hilbert College meets 74% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $16,942 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $19,613 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Hilbert College. Based on this information, how does Hilbert College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Hilbert College a good school for you?

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Where is Hilbert College?

Hilbert College is located in the suburban setting of Hamburg, New York, less than an hour from Buffalo.

If you want to see Hilbert College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Hamburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Buffalo-Niagara International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hilbert College and Hamburg are like without leaving home.

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