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Hiram College

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Hiram, Ohio 44234-0067

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

Hiram College is a private institution in Hiram with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 731 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,311 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,088.

Established
1850
Motto
Fiat Lux
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Division
Division III

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93%Acceptance
SAT Avg
731Students
10:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$54,311Earnings 10yr
$20,088Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,265
Room & Board$11,560
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$38,952
Average Net Price$20,088
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,197
$30–48K$15,280
$48–75K$19,558
$75–110K$23,700
$110K+$25,313

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-2.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

65%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
731
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 6%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.1%
Freshman Retention65.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,270
10 Years$54,311

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#89
vs 2024

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Varsity Sports — Terriers

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History & Fun Facts

  • History On June 12, 1849, representatives of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) voted to establish an academic institution, which would later become Hiram College.
  • On February 20, 1867, the Institute incorporated as a college and changed its name to Hiram College.
  • During the years before it was renamed Hiram College, 1850–1867, the school had seven principals, the equivalent of today's college presidents.
  • The two who did the most in establishing and defining the nature of the institution were Disciple minister Amos Sutton Hayden, who led the school through its first six years, and James A.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K
31 mi(54 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
85 mi(147 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
121 mi(210 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland37 mi
PIT Pittsburgh73 mi
CMH Columbus129 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA524 mi · ~15h 8m drive
New York, NY374 mi · ~10h 48m drive
Hartford, CT439 mi · ~12h 41m drive
Providence, RI504 mi · ~14h 34m drive
Albany, NY390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Syracuse, NY283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Rochester, NY221 mi · ~6h 23m drive
Buffalo, NY159 mi · ~4h 36m drive
Philadelphia, PA327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Pittsburgh, PA85 mi · ~2h 27m drive
Harrisburg, PA234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Newark, NJ365 mi · ~10h 33m drive
Washington, DC273 mi · ~7h 53m drive
Baltimore, MD277 mi · ~8h drive
Atlanta, GA552 mi · ~15h 57m drive
Charlotte, NC421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
Raleigh, NC405 mi · ~11h 42m drive
Miami, FL1076 mi · ~31h 5m drive
Orlando, FL883 mi · ~25h 31m drive
Tampa, FL926 mi · ~26h 45m drive
Nashville, TN468 mi · ~13h 31m drive
New Orleans, LA930 mi · ~26h 52m drive
Richmond, VA327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Chicago, IL337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Detroit, MI121 mi · ~3h 30m drive
Minneapolis, MN661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
St. Louis, MO514 mi · ~14h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Indianapolis, IN284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Columbus, OH135 mi · ~3h 54m drive
Cleveland, OH31 mi · ~54 min drive
Milwaukee, WI366 mi · ~10h 34m drive
Dallas, TX1043 mi · ~30h 8m drive
Houston, TX1127 mi · ~32h 33m drive
Austin, TX1200 mi · ~34h 40m drive
San Antonio, TX1272 mi · ~36h 45m drive
Los Angeles, CA2073 mi · ~59h 53m drive
San Francisco, CA2192 mi · ~63h 19m drive
San Diego, CA2057 mi · ~59h 25m drive
Seattle, WA2052 mi · ~59h 17m drive
Portland, OR2081 mi · ~60h 7m drive
Denver, CO1253 mi · ~36h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1772 mi · ~51h 11m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1594 mi · ~46h 3m drive
Honolulu, HI4586 mi · ~132h 29m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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