School Overview
Hillsdale College, often referred to as Hillsdale, is a liberal arts college located in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Most people who are at all familiar with Hillsdale recognize the institution as a major force for American conservatism. Since its founding in 1844, the college has been a staunch proponent of the conservative movement. U.S. History and Western Heritage, as a product of Judeo-Christian religion and Greco-Roman culture, are at the center of the core curriculum and education at Hillsdale. Among non-military U.S. colleges, Hillsdale is one of the few that requires all students to complete an intensive course in the U.S. Constitution as part of its core curriculum. Hillsdale is also a strong supporter of the Heritage Foundation, an American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.
Hillsdale is well known for being one of the few U.S. colleges to refuse any government funding and for its ultra-conservative publication, Imprimis, that is distributed to over two and a half million readers each month. Hillsdale is also the first college in the United States to prohibit in its charter any and all discrimination or prejudice based on sex, religion, or race. The National Review (NR), a semimonthly conservative magazine, characterized Hillsdale College as a “citadel of American conservatism.”
Located on 200 acre campus, Hillsdale is is home to thirteen residence halls, an athletic complex, multiple educational facilities, four fraternities, three sororities s, an art center, music center, conference center, preschool, hotel, and a beautiful arboretum.
Campus Life
Hillsdale has more than 30 student clubs, including the Accounting Club, Investment Club, the Federalist Society and the 1844 Society. Intramural sports range from beach volleyball and dodgeball to racquetball and ping pong.
The campus is also home to several performing arts groups, such as choir, orchestra, jazz big band and an opera workshop. Hillsdale’s four official publications include the Collegian, Winona, Tower Light and The Forum.
Degrees and Certificates
Hillsdale College offers an array of pre-professional, certificate, teacher education, liberal arts and journalism programs at the undergraduate level. With only 1,400 students, Hillsdale College is small in comparison to other four-year colleges and universities. Hillsdale has 124 full-time faculty and professors.
Degrees include:
Fine Arts
Music
Theatre
Humanities
Art
English
European Studies
French
German
Greek
History
Latin
Philosophy & Religion
Religion
Rhetoric and Public Address
Spanish
Interdisciplinary Studies
American Studies
Christian Studies
International Studies in Business & Foreign Language
Political Economy
Sociology & Social Thought
Minors
Dance
Early Childhood Education
General Business
Graphic Design
Journalism
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Sciences and Mathematics
Applied Mathmatics
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Social Sciences
Accounting
Economics
Financial Management
Marketing/Management
Politics
Psychology
Sport Studies
Exercise Science
Physical Education
Sport Management
Sport Psychology
Tuition and Costs
For the 2018-2019 academic year, tuition and costs are as follows:
Tuition: $26,300
Room: $5,440
Board (Knorr Family Dining Room): $5,560
General Student Usage Fee: $316
Technology Fee: $246
Student Center and HESC Fee: $716
Total: $38,578
Hillsdale offers a variety of financial aid, need-based aid and scholarships for students.
Admissions Information
Hillsdale has three main deadlines year-round: November 1 (early decision), April 1 (regular decision), and December 1 (spring admission).
In addition to the application, prospective students must also submit their official high school transcripts; official ACT, CLT (Classic Learning Test), or SAT scores; and two letters of recommendation.
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Hillsdale College Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (517) 437-7341 |
Website: | https://www.hillsdale.edu |
Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
Apply Online: | https://apply2.hillsdale.edu/apply/ |
Address: | 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242 |
Setting: | Town: Distant |
Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 1,526 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 85% |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | |
Distance Learning Students*: | 1,526 (100% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $28,368 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $28,368 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $18,548 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Hillsdale College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Hillsdale College.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | ||||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | ||||
History | 1 | ||||
Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4 | ||||
Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | ||||
Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
Psychology | 1 | ||||
Social Sciences | 5 | 1 | 1 | ||
Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
Grand total | 39 | 1 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Hillsdale College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $28,368 |
Out-of-state | $28,368 |
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $24,930 |
Out-of-state | $24,930 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 330 | 97% | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 327 | 96% | $18,548 |
Student loan aid | 123 | 36% | $11,705 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 1,439 | 98% | $19,821 |
Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Hillsdale College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Hillsdale College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
Total | Male | Female | |
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Number of applicants | 1,593 | 819 | 774 | Percent admitted | 100% | 48% | 49% |
Percent admitted who enrolled | 22% | 22% | 21% |
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Hillsdale College Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 1,526 |
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Undergraduate enrollment | 1,468 |
Graduate enrollment | 58 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Hillsdale College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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