Strong completion rate
Most enrolled students complete their degree.
This school90%
National avg62%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$33,189
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,189
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$46,189
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 Grants0%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
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.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
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
1340 - 1510
ACT range
30 - 33
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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.
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About Hillsdale College
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- 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%. 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. 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 1,698 students (undergraduate plus graduate). 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%. 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.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 28 fields Hillsdale College reported, by credentials conferred in 2023-24, 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 | 63 | Graduate30 graduate · 33 bachelor's |
| History | 51 | Bachelor's |
| Economics | 41 | Bachelor's |
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | Bachelor's |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 32 | Bachelor's |
| Applied Mathematics | 31 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 25 | Bachelor's |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 21 | Bachelor's |
| Philosophy | 14 | Bachelor's |
| Psychology, General | 14 | Bachelor's |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 12 | Bachelor's |
| Education, General | 11 | Graduate |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | Bachelor's |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | Bachelor's |
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: 2024Last 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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