Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
20.59%
SAT Average
1,433
ACT Range
30-33
Hillsdale College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 20.59%. This means approximately 206 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,563 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
20.59%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $32,092 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,092 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | Not available | State avg: $16,178. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 0.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Hillsdale College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$32,092
Room and board
$13,180
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$48,472
Average net price
Not available
Average aid coverage
Not available
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Hillsdale College pays approximately Not available per year after grants and aid. This is above the Michigan average of $16,178 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Hillsdale College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Michigan and national averages.
Hillsdale College net price
Not available
Michigan average
$16,178
National average
$17,506
Hillsdale College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $32,092 and average net price at Not available. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$32,092
Current net price
Not available
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
84.82%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
1,563
10-Year Median Earnings - Hillsdale College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Hillsdale College?
Undergraduates
1,563
Completion rate
84.82%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 0.00% of Hillsdale College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Accreditation
Hillsdale College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Hillsdale College is listed at 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Hillsdale College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | 20.59% | $32,092 | Not available | Not available |
| Kettering University | 79.09% | $46,380 | $33,092 | $94,823 |
| Chamberlain University-Michigan | 88.89% | $19,686 | $26,870 | $92,405 |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 17.94% | $58,072 | $14,832 | $83,648 |
| Michigan Technological University | 87.94% | $41,340 | $15,729 | $78,198 |
Similar Schools in Hillsdale
This local cluster focuses on nearby Hillsdale schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Hillsdale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsdale College's acceptance rate?
Hillsdale College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 20.59%.
How much is Hillsdale College tuition?
Hillsdale College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $32,092.
Is Hillsdale College accredited?
Hillsdale College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Hillsdale College?
The local dataset lists 1,563 undergraduate students at Hillsdale College.
What percentage of Hillsdale College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Hillsdale College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Hillsdale College?
The federal loan rate for Hillsdale College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Hillsdale College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Hillsdale College or the latest official federal education data.