Private nonprofitHillsdale, MI

Hillsdale College

Acceptance rate, test scores, tuition, net price, and outcomes for Hillsdale College. Use the published data to see where this school might fit on your list.

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Figures come from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data, last synced September 2026. Deadlines and requirements change — verify with Hillsdale College before applying.

At a glance

Acceptance rate: 20.7%
SAT range: 1320–1490
ACT range: 30–33
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,573

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 20.7%
SAT range (middle 50%): 1320–1490
ACT range (middle 50%): 30–33
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,573
Institution type: Private nonprofit

Admission rates are for first-year undergraduates and can vary by residency, major, and application round. Test-optional policies change — confirm the current policy with the college.

Cost and financial aid

In-state tuition: $33,189
Out-of-state tuition: $33,189
Average net price after grant aid: Not reported
Full cost of attendance: Not reported
Pell Grant share: 0.0%

Net price is an average after grant aid, not a quote. Your offer will depend on income, assets, residency, and the college’s aid formula. Compare net price, not sticker price.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 89.7%
First-year retention rate: 96.6%
Median earnings (10 years after entry): Not reported
Student-faculty ratio: 8.0:1

Outcome figures are institutional averages from federal data. They describe a school, not a guarantee for any individual student or major.

Popular program areas

Share of degrees awarded by program area, based on federal data. A large share means the school awards many degrees in that field — it does not mean every program is equally strong.

Social sciences16.3%
Business and marketing12.5%
Biological sciences12.0%
History10.7%
English9.2%
Mathematics7.9%

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Hillsdale College FAQs

Admissions, cost, and outcomes for Hillsdale College

Is Hillsdale College hard to get into?

Hillsdale College admits about 20.7% of first-year applicants, based on federal data. Selectivity varies by residency, major, and application round — treat this as a starting point, not a prediction.

What SAT score do I need for Hillsdale College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1320–1490 on the SAT, based on federal data. Test-optional policies vary, so verify the current policy with Hillsdale College.

How much does Hillsdale College cost?

Published tuition is $33,189 for in-state students and $33,189 for out-of-state students. The average net price after grant aid is Not reported. Actual offers vary by family income and aid package.

What is Hillsdale College known for?

Federal data shows the largest program areas are Social sciences, Business and marketing, Biological sciences. Explore the full program mix on this page.

Where is Hillsdale College?

Hillsdale College is in Hillsdale, MI. It is a private nonprofit institution.

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