Founded in , Hillsdale College. is a college. Located in Michigan, which is a city setting in Michigan, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,486 full time undergraduate students, and 40 full time graduate students.
The Hillsdale College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 136 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hillsdale College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
45%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
35
SAT Range
1190-1440
ACT Range
28-32
Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hillsdale College.
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“We live for the big game”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
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“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
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“We only party on weekends”
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“There”s some drinking happening every night”
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“Never, we”re here to learn”
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“There might be people who do”
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“There”s a huge drug scene”
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“We know about current events and vote”
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“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
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“We save it for the classroom”
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“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
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“I”m always terrified”
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“I only go out in groups”
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“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
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“I feel extremely safe”
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“We don”t play sports”
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“We play recreationally”
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“We bought the gear”
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“We live for the big game”
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“It”s not really our thing”
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“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
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“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
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“Available in class”
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“They keep regular office hours”
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“They”re always available”
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“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0 Students rated on-campus housing 0 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
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Hillsdale College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Hillsdale College?
5 Students rated Hillsdale College
Maya
04/15/2025
A very good school both academics-wise and in the rich community. Most of my formative experiences have been outside of class. I find some aspects of our campus culture frustrating, but on the whole, I'm grateful for the time I've spent here and the opportunities it's given me. Highly recommended for academically driven people who care about their intellectual and philosophical life. Make the most of your time here by learning to sleep, pray, and stay active; school isn't everything!
Hannah
07/07/2024
I initially had a difficult time choosing a college but have never regretted my decision to choose Hillsdale College. The people there are fantastic and have helped me grow so much as a person. The faculty are genuinely invested in their students and always willing to have good conversations. There is a genuine sense of campus unity and I feel known wherever I go. I really enjoyed my first year here and cannot wait to go back for sophomore year!
Samuel
04/25/2024
Hillsdale College is doing great work in returning emphasis to true education. Being liberal arts based, their primarily focused on enriching the mind. They do not push a particular ideology, like other Ivy League colleges do, but place a heavy emphasis on objective truth. They invite students to seek out what is objectively true, and they refuse to passively allow relativism to reign.
In a similar vein, they do not force a particular religious view. Although the school was founded by freewill Baptists and has a Christ Chapel, they do not force anyone to be Christian. In their search for truth, they invite the student to consider what they call the ultimate truth: God. Since all students who apply are aware of the college's love for the search for truth and learning, they consider this the ultimate question which needs to be answered, which is why the college is Christian and conservative in its character.
As I have said, Hillsdale College is devoted to truth. It also makes sure that applicants also share their pursuit. Their current statistics show that they only accept 21% of applicants. If you are devoted to truth, to God, and your country, this is the place for you. I wholeheartedly endorse this school, and I hope that the reader also comes to share this perspective!
Drew
04/23/2024
It is an amazing college for those who want an academic challenge and would like to grow in their understanding of life, history, and the arts. Hillsdale College tries its best to educate its students and enable them to think wisely and thoughtfully about the world we live in and the path of life we walk. Students are challenged and come out on top.
Mayim
10/03/2020
Hillsdale is a great place to go if you're looking for an affordable liberal arts college where you are free to study many things before choosing your major. The faculty and academics are unmatched, and campus culture is very friendly and welcoming. However, this is not a good college to go to if you are LGBT+, disabled, neurodivergent, or even politically liberal. While the students and faculty are generally openminded and willing to listen to diverse opinions, the administration is controlled by conservative donors, and students can be punished for everything from extramarital sex to dressing in a way that's considered atypical for their gender. Many students have a great experience at Hillsdale, but it's because they never run into the harsh consequences for breaking the norm that await between the lines of the Honor Code and in the deans' offices. There is also no sexual assault policy or prevention education on campus, leaving women vulnerable to great harm should something happen to them. So while I will always have a great love for the students I met at Hillsdale and the wonderful professors who helped me become who I am during my time as a student, I cannot say that I would send my son or daughter there until significant reforms are made.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hillsdale College is 45%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
Student Body
Students
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female
50%
male
1,486
Total Undergrad Enrollment
40
Total Grad Students
64%
Out-Of-State
34%
In-State
2%
International
Organizations
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Student Organizations
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Fraternities
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Sororities
Housing
Yes
On-Campus Housing
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of students living on campus
Student Diversity
% American Indian/Alaskan Native
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% Asian/Pacific Islander
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% Black or African-American
N/A
% Hispanic/Latino
N/A
% White or Caucasian
N/A
TUITION & AID
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending Hillsdale College receive some sort of financial aid.
N/A were awarded federal grants.N/Areceived federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
