About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College

:round_pushpin: 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 1,794 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 1,794
Campus Setting town
Admission rate 21%
Tuition and fees
In State $32,092
Out-of-State $32,092
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 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
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 670 725 760
SAT Math 670 700 750
ACT Composite 30 32 33
ACT English 31 34 35
ACT Math 27 29 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
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
Political Science and Government, General 31 20 2
English Language and Literature, General 41
Economics, General 37
History, General 36
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 27
Biochemistry 24
Finance, General 20
Psychology, General 15
Mathematics, General 14
Philosophy 14
Accounting 13
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11
Applied Mathematics, General 10
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
Art/Art Studies, General 8
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5
Latin Language and Literature 5
Religion/Religious Studies 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce 5
Political Economy 5
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 4
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
German Language and Literature 3
Music, General 3
Chemistry, General 2
French Language and Literature 2
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 1
Sports Studies 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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