Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is a mid-size private non-profit liberal arts college located in Hillsdale, Michigan, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,573. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Michigan postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 21% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 21 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. The 4-year graduation rate is 87%, 42 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level. The institution's curriculum is designed to align with regional workforce needs and provides students with access to internship pipelines, cooperative education opportunities, and career counseling services.