Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 21%
Hillsdale College is a private university in Hillsdale, Michigan. Hillsdale College was founded in 1844 and enrolls 1,896 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,896 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 21% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $32,092 |
| Out-of-State | $32,092 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Hillsdale College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 690 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| Consideration | Required | Not required but considered | Not considered |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Hillsdale College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $30,780 | $30,780 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Room and Board | $13,180 | $13,180 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $46,472 | $46,472 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | 23 | 7 |
| History, General | 51 | ||
| Economics, General | 41 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 32 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 31 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Education, General | 11 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 9 | ||
| Political Economy | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | ||
| Sports Studies | 1 | ||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release