Hillsdale College
PrivateHillsdale, MI
Hillsdale College is a private small school in Hillsdale, MI, enrolling about 1,573 undergraduates. It's selective, admitting about 21% of applicants. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus. About 0% of students borrow federal loans here.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 15, 2027
Confirm on Hillsdale College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Hillsdale College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Hillsdale College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hillsdale College's acceptance rate?
Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI admits approximately 21% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Hillsdale College?
Admitted students at Hillsdale College typically score between 1320–1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Hillsdale College?
Admitted students at Hillsdale College typically score between 30–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
When is the application deadline for Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Hillsdale College require students to live on campus?
No -- Hillsdale College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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