Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school90%
National avg62%
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Hillsdale College at a glance
Hillsdale College is a private university in Hillsdale, Michigan with 1,792 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 21% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $33,189 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). 90% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021).
Tuition
$33,189
2024-25
Acceptance
21%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
1,792
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$33,189
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,189
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,600
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,600
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $46,789
Net price (after aid): Data not available
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 0%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Sticker price estimated as tuition + on-campus living (estimated total cost). Net price not reported by this institution. Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: No notice: no earnings figureThe Department of Education lists Hillsdale College but has no graduate earnings figure for it, so the FAFSA shows no "lower earnings" notice for this college. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
97% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
21%
SAT range
1320 - 1490
ACT range
30 - 33
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Hillsdale, MI 49242
Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 103 of Hillsdale College's 1,823 students (6%) were enrolled entirely at a distance.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Hillsdale College reported conferring credentials in 28 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
Campus & Student Life
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Frequently asked questions
About Hillsdale College
Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.
- Where is Hillsdale College located?
- Hillsdale College is located in Hillsdale, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Hillsdale College?
- Hillsdale College is a private university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Hillsdale College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Hillsdale College is approximately 21% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Hillsdale College?
- Hillsdale College's published in-state tuition is approximately $33,189 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Hillsdale College?
- Hillsdale College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,792 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- What is the graduation rate at Hillsdale College?
- Hillsdale College reports a graduation rate of approximately 90% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How should I verify final details about Hillsdale College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Hillsdale College.
- Does Hillsdale College get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. The Department of Education has no graduate earnings figure for Hillsdale College in its March 2026 data, so the FAFSA shows no lower-earnings notice for it. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 28 fields Hillsdale College reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 58 | Graduate (30 graduate · 28 bachelor's) |
| History | 45 | Bachelor's |
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 | Bachelor's |
| Economics | 38 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 33 | Bachelor's |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 31 | Bachelor's |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 29 | Bachelor's |
| Applied Mathematics | 26 | Bachelor's |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 18 | Bachelor's |
| Philosophy | 18 | Bachelor's |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | Bachelor's |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 15 | Bachelor's |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | Bachelor's |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 14 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Hillsdale College are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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