Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College Overview

Hillsdale College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Hillsdale, Michigan. Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 and now enrolls around 1,543 students a year, including 1,466 undergrads. Hillsdale College provides on-campus housing for up to 1,093 students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Hillsdale College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Hillsdale College's theater groups.

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

Excited for Greek life? Hillsdale College has fraternities and sororities.

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

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

Mark your calendar! April 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Hillsdale College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	36%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	48%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	41%
Tuition	$28,170
Percent of Need Met	66%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$20,275

Is Hillsdale College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school 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 closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Hillsdale College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Hillsdale College

It is extremely difficult to get into Hillsdale College. The acceptance rate at Hillsdale College is 36%. In 2021, just 727 out of the 1,993 students who applied were accepted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Hillsdale 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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Hillsdale College, around 97% come back the next year. Around 88% of students who started at Hillsdale College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Hillsdale 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, 65% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Hillsdale College grads have an average starting salary of $40,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Hillsdale 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 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $710.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $28,721 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Hillsdale 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. Hillsdale College meets 66% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $20,275 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $33,210 in student loans per borrower. 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 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

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

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Where is Hillsdale College?

Hillsdale College is located in the small town setting of Hillsdale, Michigan.

If you want to see Hillsdale College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-69, I-90 to Hillsdale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan (DTW).

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

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