# Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/hillsdale-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 21% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,773 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 571 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 680–750 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 640–740 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 30–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | — (2024-25) |
| Average net price | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | — (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,573 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 89% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | — (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | — (FY2024) |

## What Hillsdale College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Considered

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 170286. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology