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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, Michigan 49242

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Small & IntimateRuralVery SelectivePrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Highly selective — known for biology

Hillsdale College is a private institution in Hillsdale with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1433, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

85% of students graduate within four years.

Established
1844
Motto
Latin: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
21%Acceptance
1433SAT Avg
1,563Students
8:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hillsdale College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate20.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1433

Reading & WritingMid: 720
670760
MathMid: 705
670750

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

20.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1433

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,092
Room & Board$13,180
Books & Supplies$1,200

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,563
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.8%
Freshman Retention96.1%

Rankings

U.S. News
#50

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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