Hillsdale College

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 offers 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! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is April 1.

2021 Hillsdale College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	36%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	48%
Average GPA	3.9
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	41%
Tuition	$28,170

Is Hillsdale College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution 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 each of these factors to get a better idea of what Hillsdale College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Hillsdale College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is extremely difficult to get into Hillsdale College. In 2021, Hillsdale College accepted just 36% of all applicants. Out of 1,993 applications received in 2021, 727 students were offered admission.

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.

About 97% of students who start at Hillsdale College return for their second year of college. Around 88% of students who started at Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 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. Hillsdale College's endowment was valued at $710.3 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Hillsdale College spends about $28,721 a year.

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.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $33,210 in student loans for each student with 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 as soon as you can. 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 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 another! 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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