Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
21%
Average SAT
1,415
ACT midpoint
32
Enrollment
1,573
In-state tuition
$33,189
Out-of-state tuition
$33,189
Avg net price
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1320 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 32

Popular programs at Hillsdale College

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Economics.45
2History.45
3Political Science and Government.36
4English Language and Literature, General.33
5Finance and Financial Management Services.25
6Biology, General.20
7Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.16
8Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.15
9Applied Mathematics.15
10Mathematics.14
11Philosophy.14
12Psychology, General.14
13Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.13
14Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.10
15Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.7
16Religion/Religious Studies.7
17Accounting and Related Services.7
18Philosophy and Religious Studies, General.5
19Chemistry.5
20Fine and Studio Arts.5

Showing top 20 of 29 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hillsdale College?

Hillsdale College has an acceptance rate of 21% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Hillsdale College?

Admitted students at Hillsdale College typically score between 1320 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Hillsdale College cost?

Net price data for Hillsdale College is not currently published.

What is the graduation rate at Hillsdale College?

4-year graduation rate data for Hillsdale College is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.