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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale,
MI
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate21%
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About Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Hillsdale, Michigan. Hillsdale College was founded in 1844. The college currently enrolls around 1,678 students a year, including 1,580 undergraduates.
Hillsdale College Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into Hillsdale College. Hillsdale College admitted 21% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,017 applications received in 2022, 621 students were offered admission.
| Hillsdale College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 21% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 33% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 28% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan,.
If you want to see Hillsdale College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-69, I-90 to Hillsdale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan (DTW).
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College Info
Hillsdale College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Mar 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Hillsdale College is Mar 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Hillsdale College is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Hillsdale College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1370 - 1480
Math SAT Range
670 - 760
Reading SAT Range
690 - 760
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1480 and Above
Good
1370 to 1480
Avg
1370 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Hillsdale College students is 1421. Applicants with SAT scores of 1480 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Hillsdale College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1370 to 1480 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1370 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Hillsdale College.
Hillsdale College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$45,272
In State$45,272
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$30,780
$30,780
Fees
$1,312
$1,312
Housing
$13,180
$13,180
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Hillsdale College is like? There are approximately 1,678 students enrolled at Hillsdale College, including 1,580 undergraduate students and 98 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 27% percent are from MI and 73% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time2%
Part Time27%
In State73%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,678
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
21%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Mar 15
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