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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate21%

About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Hillsdale, Michigan. Hillsdale College was founded in 1844. The college currently enrolls around 1,678 students a year, including 1,580 undergraduates.

Hillsdale College Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Hillsdale College. Hillsdale College admitted 21% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,017 applications received in 2022, 621 students were offered admission.

Hillsdale College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 21%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 33%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.9
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 28%

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Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan,.

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College Info

33 East College Street Hillsdale, MI 49242

Campus Setting: Small Town

Hillsdale College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Mar 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Hillsdale College is Mar 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Hillsdale College is Mar 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Hillsdale College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1370 - 1480

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Math SAT Range

670 - 760

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Reading SAT Range

690 - 760

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1480 and Above

Good

1370 to 1480

Avg

1370 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Hillsdale College students is 1421. Applicants with SAT scores of 1480 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Hillsdale College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1370 to 1480 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1370 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Hillsdale College.

Hillsdale College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$45,272

In State

$45,272

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$30,780
$30,780
Fees
$1,312
$1,312
Housing
$13,180
$13,180
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Hillsdale College is like? There are approximately 1,678 students enrolled at Hillsdale College, including 1,580 undergraduate students and 98 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 27% percent are from MI and 73% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

2%

Part Time

27%

In State

73%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,678

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

21%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$32,092

Out-of-State

$32,092

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Mar 15
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