Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website

Admission rate: 21%; Very selective
Average net price: —; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 89%
Median earnings: —; 10 years after enrolling

Hillsdale College is a private nonprofit college in Hillsdale, MI with 1,573 undergraduates. It admits 21% of applicants, and admitted students average 1415 on the SAT. 89% of students graduate.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 21%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 2,773; Fall 2023
Admitted: 571; Fall 2023
Yield: 62%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing680–750

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SAT Math640–740

200800

ACT Composite30–33

136

What Hillsdale College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: —; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $34,190

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 89%
Freshman retention: 97%
Median earnings: —; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: —; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 1,573
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1
Receive Pell grants: 0%

White0%
Hispanic0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hillsdale College FAQ

What is Hillsdale College's acceptance rate?+

Hillsdale College admits 21% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for Hillsdale College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 680–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 640–740 on SAT Math; the average total is 1415.

What ACT score do you need for Hillsdale College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–33.

Is Hillsdale College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Hillsdale College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,773 students applied to Hillsdale College and 571 were admitted; 353 enrolled.

Does Hillsdale College consider legacy status?+

No. Hillsdale College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Hillsdale College require an essay?+

Hillsdale College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

What is Hillsdale College's graduation rate?+

89% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 170286 · How we use this data