| Hillsdale has an excellent reputation as a college with a strong core curriculum and classical education. It is well known for its independence as it has refused to accept federal funds.
In terms of history, it claims to be the first American college to prohibit in its charter any discrimination based on race, religion or sex, and became an early force for the abolition of slavery. It was also only the second college in the nation to grant four-year liberal arts degrees to women.
We visited with our son this past spring. He has been reluctant to visit any colleges, but found Hillsdale to be academically stimulating. Our family was assigned a guide for the day who was bright, articulate, informed, and enthusiastic. Our son attended U.S. History and U.S. Constitution classes and raved about how interesting the profs and lectures were. Right now, it's one of only 3 schools on his list and I think it's at the top of the list. |