At a glance
Average net price
Not available
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.7%
Admission rate
21%
Undergrad size
1,573
In-state tuition
$33,189
Out-of-state tuition
$33,189
Cost of attendance
Not available
Median earnings (10y)
Not available
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,415
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 96.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (37%), social sciences (24%), stem (21%).
- STEM21%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts37%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services5%
- Social sciences19.7%~310 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business13.5%~213 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- History13.0%~204 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.4%~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English9.0%~142 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics7.9%~124 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology3.7%~58 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.4%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
26 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 82 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College is a mid-sized institution located in Hillsdale, Michigan, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,573 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Business, History.
Cost & tuition
Published net-price data for Hillsdale College is not available in the most recent federal release. Published tuition is $33,189 per year before aid.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.7%, a strong completion outcome. 96.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit.
Programs & majors
Hillsdale College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Business, History. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (37% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hillsdale College accepts 21% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,415. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Hillsdale, Michigan (town), Hillsdale College draws students from across Michigan and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale College
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College admits 21% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.What is tuition at Hillsdale College?
Published tuition is $33,189 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hillsdale College located?
Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, Michigan (ZIP 49242).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hillsdale College at their official website.