Hillsdale College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2559 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #714 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #654 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 62 | In Michigan |
| #1774 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Undenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Undergraduates
- 1,573
- Graduates
- 105
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.hillsdale.edu
Hillsdale College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hillsdale College has an acceptance rate of 21% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 21% | 20% |
| Applicants | 3,017 | 1,443 | 1,574 |
| Admissions | 621 | 306 | 315 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 385 | 188 | 197 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
110 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1360
or below
75% of them
had 1520
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hillsdale College are 1360-1520 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 30%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hillsdale College are 30-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1678 (100%) |
|---|
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hillsdale College is $24,196 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,590 | $26,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,590 | $26,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,590 | $26,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,312 | $560 |
| Fee in-state | $1,312 | $560 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,312 | $560 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,154 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,500 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,300 |
Hillsdale College majors
Hillsdale College has granted 318 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 17 master's in Political Science and Government, General, and 2 doctorate degrees in Political Science and Government, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hillsdale College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, General | 42 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | 17 | 2 |
| Economics, General | 37 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | ||
| Finance, General | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Biochemistry | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 14 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | ||
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||
| Political Economy | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Latin Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 318 | 17 | 2 |
Hillsdale College has a graduation rate of 87%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 85% | 88% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hillsdale College has published 688 scientific papers with 24,080 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Physics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 8 |
| 1992 | 3 | 9 |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 |
| 1994 | 4 | 19 |
| 1995 | 2 | 13 |
| 1996 | 1 | 37 |
| 1997 | 5 | 449 |
| 1998 | 5 | 584 |
| 1999 | 7 | 232 |
| 2000 | 10 | 118 |
| 2001 | 10 | 76 |
| 2002 | 6 | 144 |
| 2003 | 11 | 896 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1266 |
| 2005 | 11 | 1635 |
| 2006 | 7 | 1575 |
| 2007 | 9 | 778 |
| 2008 | 21 | 411 |
| 2009 | 13 | 381 |
| 2010 | 24 | 333 |
| 2011 | 18 | 281 |
| 2012 | 20 | 362 |
| 2013 | 29 | 334 |
| 2014 | 16 | 380 |
| 2015 | 17 | 356 |
| 2016 | 27 | 418 |
| 2017 | 52 | 438 |
| 2018 | 36 | 531 |
| 2019 | 42 | 793 |
| 2020 | 66 | 1940 |
| 2021 | 53 | 3125 |
| 2022 | 27 | 2755 |
| 2023 | 52 | 3033 |
Hillsdale College alumni
-
Erik Prince
- Occupations
- financieraircraft pilotmilitary officerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Erik Dean Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL officer, and the founder of the private military company Blackwater. He served as Blackwater's CEO until 2009 and as its chairman until its sale to a group of investors in 2010. Prince heads the private equity firm Frontier Resource Group and was chairman of the Hong Kong-listed Frontier Services Group until 2021. Prince is the son of engineer and businessman Edgar Prince, and the brother of former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
-
Brent Weeks
- Occupations
- novelistwriter
- Biography
-
Brent Weeks is an American fantasy writer. His debut novel, The Way of Shadows, was a New York Times best seller in April 2009. Each of the five books in his Lightbringer series made the NYT list as well, starting with The Black Prism in 2010. He lives and works near Portland, Oregon with his wife, Kristi, and their two daughters.
-
Kat Timpf
- Enrolled in Hillsdale College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in magna cum laude
- Occupations
- journalistpodcastercolumnist
- Biography
-
Katherine Clare Timpf is an American libertarian columnist, television personality, reporter, and comedian. She is currently a regular panelist of Fox News Channel's Gutfeld! and appears as a contributor on various other Fox News shows. In 2017, Timpf co-hosted Fox News Specialists alongside Eric Bolling and Eboni K. Williams. As of June 2019, she hosts the Fox Nation show Sincerely, Kat.
-
Elizebeth Smith Friedman
- Enrolled in Hillsdale College
- 1913-1915 graduated with bachelor's degree in English literature
- Occupations
- cryptographercryptanalystmathematician
- Biography
-
Elizebeth Smith Friedman was an American cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped to solve international smuggling cases during Prohibition. Over the course of her career, she worked for the United States Treasury, Coast Guard, Navy and Army, and the International Monetary Fund. She has been called "America's first female cryptanalyst".
General info
| Founded | 1844 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Virtus Tentamine Gaudet Strength Rejoices in the Challenge |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August to mid - December; mid-January to mid-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 816 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 33 E College St Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 5174377341 |