Hillsdale College — acceptance rate 21%, tuition $30,780Hillsdale College campus, Hillsdale, MI. Photo: Notorious4life (talk) (Uploads), CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A+
91/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B+
81/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
B
66/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
1,823
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
21%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Hillsdale College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
89.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,415
Average SAT
32
Median ACT
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
For parents & investors
The Hillsdale College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $205,662
Avg rent near campus: $891/mo — vs ~$722/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49288 (5.4% cap, Waldron)
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🏆 Where Hillsdale College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Hillsdale College has an acceptance rate of 21%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Hillsdale College?
Tuition at Hillsdale College is
$30,780 for in-state students
and $30,780 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Hillsdale College?
The graduation rate at Hillsdale College is 85%.
This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Hillsdale College a good school?
Hillsdale College has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College has a total enrollment of 1,823 students.
Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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