Campus Vibe
Sciences-focusedTight-knitCollege townGreek life
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
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21%Acceptance
1433SAT Avg
1,563Students
8:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate20.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1433
Reading & WritingMid: 720
670760
MathMid: 705
670750
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 32
3033
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$32,092
Room & Board$13,180
Books & Supplies$1,200
Financial Intel
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
10000.0%
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 Body
Undergrads
1,563
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
0%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate84.8%
Freshman Retention96.1%
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from MI state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Detroitpop. 640K
86 mi(149 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
154 mi(267 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
155 mi(269 min)