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Hillsdale College ranked 590th in the United States, 2367th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 41 research topics. Hillsdale College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 893 academic publications and 73,920 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 47 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2367 of 14,131 In the World
#646 of 2,597 In North America
#590 of 2,496 In the United States
#17 of 62 In Michigan
#1946 of 2,854 For Classics and Ancient History
#2015 of 2,170 For Art History
#2528 of 4,425 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#1602 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1311 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 776th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 3673rd in the World with 574 publications made and 31,162 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#776 of 1,761 In the United States
#845 of 1,852 In North America
#3673 of 7,081 In the World

Hillsdale College
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 2 13
1993 4 13
1994 2 26
1995 1 24
1996 1 30
1997 5 26
1998 5 46
1999 6 30
2000 5 68
2001 10 78
2002 6 116
2003 6 217
2004 3 219
2005 9 415
2006 7 516
2007 7 327
2008 27 352
2009 11 781
2010 17 963
2011 17 554
2012 18 574
2013 37 918
2014 14 944
2015 12 712
2016 18 525
2017 44 540
2018 41 1030
2019 22 1935
2020 46 2230
2021 34 2203
2022 18 1428
2023 37 1544
2024 14 1171

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Classics and Ancient History 592 636 1946
Art History 716 777 2015
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 725 783 2528
History 624 682 2786
Sociology 800 868 3296
Archaeology 654 716 3300
Philosophy 694 760 3414
Linguistics 694 755 3513
Law 976 1047 4179
Political Science 981 1054 4352

Computer Science rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 894th for Computer Science in the United States and 4545th in the World with 320 publications made and 41,165 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking Location
#894 of 1,612 In the United States
#962 of 1,698 In North America
#4545 of 6,845 In the World

Hillsdale College
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 2 11
1993 0 10
1994 1 22
1995 1 12
1996 0 27
1997 1 21
1998 2 30
1999 4 26
2000 2 50
2001 4 59
2002 4 77
2003 4 140
2004 2 159
2005 2 272
2006 2 321
2007 6 259
2008 8 236
2009 3 443
2010 8 567
2011 4 407
2012 5 408
2013 8 605
2014 7 636
2015 5 556
2016 13 506
2017 22 747
2018 24 2727
2019 41 4206
2020 37 5396
2021 25 6148
2022 14 3605
2023 19 4074
2024 13 3124

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 826 894 4409
Computer Vision 736 800 4458
Telecommunications 790 856 4728

Physics rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 907th for Physics in the United States and 4791st in the World with 297 publications made and 65,728 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Optical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#907 of 1,531 In the United States
#974 of 1,617 In North America
#4791 of 6,713 In the World

Hillsdale College
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 2 12
1993 0 12
1994 1 15
1995 1 15
1996 0 17
1997 2 46
1998 1 61
1999 2 51
2000 1 83
2001 0 106
2002 4 147
2003 1 237
2004 2 346
2005 2 1205
2006 1 1314
2007 5 584
2008 4 421
2009 4 1897
2010 7 2230
2011 4 1080
2012 4 894
2013 12 2109
2014 6 2429
2015 8 1244
2016 18 854
2017 23 961
2018 26 4101
2019 42 7118
2020 32 8688
2021 18 8904
2022 5 5068
2023 26 5836
2024 16 5610

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 624 679 3167
Quantum and Particle physics 872 939 4662
Optical Engineering 968 1035 5181

Environmental Science rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 837th for Environmental Science in the United States and 4504th in the World with 295 publications made and 26,137 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#837 of 1,631 In the United States
#906 of 1,721 In North America
#4504 of 6,876 In the World

Hillsdale College
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 1 6
1993 1 2
1994 0 12
1995 1 10
1996 1 13
1997 3 12
1998 0 22
1999 1 14
2000 3 31
2001 3 36
2002 5 55
2003 7 140
2004 4 140
2005 8 342
2006 4 393
2007 5 189
2008 11 226
2009 3 613
2010 8 790
2011 6 398
2012 10 404
2013 17 732
2014 6 787
2015 6 485
2016 10 377
2017 19 322
2018 26 909
2019 10 1598
2020 25 1719
2021 23 1729
2022 15 1071
2023 23 1035
2024 9 1040

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 713 774 3780
Geography and Cartography 772 840 4236
Geology 784 850 4253
Ecology 1057 1132 5383

Biology rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 913th for Biology in the United States and 4708th in the World with 263 publications made and 14,448 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#913 of 1,609 In the United States
#980 of 1,698 In North America
#4708 of 6,833 In the World

Hillsdale College
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 1 5
1993 0 6
1994 0 20
1995 0 12
1996 0 15
1997 1 15
1998 1 30
1999 3 19
2000 5 41
2001 4 37
2002 3 65
2003 7 154
2004 3 122
2005 3 241
2006 4 268
2007 5 205
2008 11 204
2009 4 418
2010 9 501
2011 8 330
2012 11 390
2013 11 552
2014 6 628
2015 6 462
2016 8 362
2017 17 382
2018 20 862
2019 11 1302
2020 28 1623
2021 22 1671
2022 12 1091
2023 25 1190
2024 6 940

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Paleontology 713 774 3780
Botany 893 960 4609
Biochemistry 980 1045 4891
Genetics 1049 1116 5061

Engineering rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 1161st for Engineering in the United States and 5772nd in the World with 260 publications made and 52,455 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#1161 of 1,565 In the United States
#1236 of 1,651 In North America
#5772 of 6,782 In the World

Hillsdale College
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 1 9
1993 0 8
1994 1 15
1995 0 11
1996 0 11
1997 1 29
1998 1 41
1999 0 32
2000 0 58
2001 0 61
2002 5 95
2003 0 156
2004 1 199
2005 1 656
2006 1 724
2007 5 365
2008 6 278
2009 2 1086
2010 6 1289
2011 4 627
2012 6 574
2013 10 1220
2014 8 1362
2015 6 792
2016 13 590
2017 16 674
2018 27 2842
2019 36 4747
2020 27 5902
2021 19 6356
2022 7 3717
2023 21 4120
2024 14 3466

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Telecommunications 790 856 4728
Electrical Engineering 847 916 5051
Optical Engineering 968 1035 5181

Art & Design rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 869th for Art & Design in the United States and 3773rd in the World with 163 publications made and 2,611 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#869 of 1,361 In the United States
#938 of 1,444 In North America
#3773 of 5,966 In the World

Hillsdale College
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 2
1994 1 7
1995 0 2
1996 1 5
1997 0 1
1998 1 5
1999 1 4
2000 3 7
2001 5 6
2002 2 18
2003 1 47
2004 2 25
2005 3 42
2006 2 54
2007 4 52
2008 10 67
2009 4 105
2010 6 97
2011 9 85
2012 4 113
2013 6 102
2014 6 113
2015 5 112
2016 4 85
2017 14 96
2018 12 168
2019 6 319
2020 7 307
2021 9 296
2022 7 185
2023 12 214
2024 2 173

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Art History 716 777 2015
Literature 712 773 2870

Chemistry rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 1067th for Chemistry in the United States and 5429th in the World with 149 publications made and 21,642 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#1067 of 1,447 In the United States
#1135 of 1,530 In North America
#5429 of 6,545 In the World

Hillsdale College
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 1 6
1993 0 7
1994 0 11
1995 0 9
1996 0 9
1997 2 24
1998 2 30
1999 2 18
2000 4 38
2001 2 43
2002 2 70
2003 4 112
2004 2 154
2005 2 464
2006 4 513
2007 3 232
2008 7 201
2009 2 756
2010 7 884
2011 5 448
2012 8 406
2013 3 962
2014 3 1003
2015 6 590
2016 4 388
2017 5 325
2018 11 973
2019 7 1644
2020 11 1973
2021 7 1888
2022 6 1220
2023 15 1281
2024 5 993

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 980 1045 4891
Organic Chemistry 1018 1086 5260

Psychology rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 1168th for Psychology in the United States and 5115th in the World with 128 publications made and 4,528 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1168 of 1,558 In the United States
#1243 of 1,645 In North America
#5115 of 6,645 In the World

Hillsdale College
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 0 5
1993 1 10
1994 0 17
1995 0 14
1996 0 21
1997 2 13
1998 0 21
1999 3 16
2000 1 31
2001 4 31
2002 3 58
2003 3 108
2004 2 91
2005 1 117
2006 1 155
2007 1 154
2008 4 177
2009 2 211
2010 6 272
2011 4 219
2012 7 237
2013 5 275
2014 4 293
2015 3 304
2016 3 264
2017 6 298
2018 9 393
2019 5 563
2020 12 653
2021 8 741
2022 9 471
2023 4 518
2024 2 437

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Psychology 1061 1133 4479

Mathematics rankings

Hillsdale College ranked 889th for Mathematics in the United States and 4514th in the World with 116 publications made and 7,626 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#889 of 1,410 In the United States
#959 of 1,491 In North America
#4514 of 6,418 In the World

Hillsdale College
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 1 7
1993 0 8
1994 0 4
1995 0 6
1996 0 17
1997 1 17
1998 1 24
1999 1 12
2000 1 32
2001 0 32
2002 0 40
2003 0 63
2004 0 100
2005 1 202
2006 1 259
2007 3 178
2008 4 154
2009 5 359
2010 5 441
2011 3 235
2012 5 265
2013 4 414
2014 3 446
2015 5 296
2016 7 210
2017 7 217
2018 6 529
2019 3 1009
2020 12 1298
2021 3 1367
2022 5 847
2023 12 1125
2024 8 776

The following table provides academic rankings for Hillsdale College in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Statistics 878 946 4596

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Hillsdale College

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Economics 1238 1315 5596
Business 1214 1291 5675
Medicine 1358 1433 5938