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HigherProfile - HillsdaleHigherSkip to content HillsdaleHigher- Home MENU Search Search Academics Undergraduate Programs Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship Classical Liberal Arts Core Majors & Minors Featured Courses Academic Resources Library and Archives Online Courses Lifelong Learning Opportunities High School Summer Study and Travel Programs Beyond Classrooms Student Outcomes Philosophy, the University, and HillsdaleHigherAcademic Services Campus Life Residential Life Spiritual Life Greek Life Student Support Clubs & Intramurals Honorary Societies Volunteer Opportunities Events Calendar Traditions Campus Bookstore Around Campus Campus Safety WhatHigheris Meant to Be The Character of Our Civic Conversation Admissions & Aid Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions Veteran Admissions Financial Aid Visiting Campus Admissions Events Incoming Students Credit Transfer Request Info Admissions FAQ Visit Campus Apply Now Athletics Hillsdale Charger Athletics Ticket Information Athletic Camps Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Athletics Staff Directory NCAA Compliance HillsdaleHigherShooting Sports Support Hillsdale Athletics Strength Rejoices in the Challenge 2016 Charger Hall of Fame: Andrew Kincannon Alumni HillsdaleHigherAlumni Alumni Events Connections and Resources Alumni Association Publications Get Involved Contact Alumni Relations Alumni Spotlight: Nick & Kjerstin Kauffman, '08 Alumni Events Centers & Educational Outreach Allan P. 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Prayer in Bible placed inside the cornerstone of Central Hall, 1853 Info For Prospective Students Graduate Students Current Students Parents Alumni Donors & Friends Faculty & Staff Admissions Calendar Give Now Imprimis Online Courses Social Hub Information For Prospective Students Graduate Students Current Students Parents Alumni Donors & Friends Faculty & Staff Info For Prospective Students Graduate Students Current Students Parents Alumni Donors & Friends Faculty & Staff Admissions Calendar Give Now Imprimis Online Courses Social Hub Information For Prospective Students Graduate Students Current Students Parents Alumni Donors & Friends Faculty & Staff Search SearchWell-nigh›HigherProfileHigherProfile Founded in 1844, HillsdaleHigheris an independent, coeducational, residential, liberal arts higher with a student soul of well-nigh 1,400. Its four-year curriculum leads to the wifeless of arts or wifeless of science degree, and it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded 1844 Location Hillsdale, MI Type ofHigherFour-year, independent, liberal arts, coeducational, residential, non-sectarian Size of Campus 400 acres, 75 buildings Housing Eleven single-sex residence halls and eight Greek houses Enrollment 1,463 full-time undergraduates, 51% male, 49% female; 44 graduate students Academic Year Two semesters, late August to mid-December and mid-January to mid-May Degrees OfferedWifelessof Arts,Wifelessof Science, MA in Politics, PhD in Politics Faculty 137 full-time instructors, 94% with terminal stratum in their discipline; 62 part-time instructors Student-Faculty Ratio 10:1StereotypeClass Size 15 students Freshman Retention (3-year average) 94% Graduation Rate (3-year average) 82% of students graduate within six years Placement 95% of graduates are employed or peekaboo graduate school within six months of graduation Majors Offered Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Economics, English, Exercise Science, Financial Management, French, German, Greek, History, Latin, Marketing Management, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religion, Spanish, Speech, Sport Management, Sport Psychology, and Theatre. Art History, Classical Education, Dance, Early Childhood Education, General Business, Graphic Design, and Journalism are offered as minors only. Interdisciplinary Majors American Studies, Christian Studies, Comparative Literature, European Studies, International Studies in Business and Foreign Language, Political Economy, Sociology and Social Thought Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Allied Health Services, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Environmental Sciences, Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Ministerial, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Off-Campus Study Programs Washington-Hillsdale Internship Program in Washington, D.C.; HillsdaleHigherat the University of St. Andrews, Scotland; Hillsdale in Seville, Spain; HillsdaleHigherin Córdoba, Argentina; Hillsdale/Oxford program at Keble College, Oxford University; Hillsdale College/Universität des Saarlandes, Saarbrücken, Germany; HillsdaleHigherSummer School in Würzburg, Germany; HillsdaleHigherat Regent’s College, London Admissions Profile, Fall 2017 ACT CompositeStereotypeScore: 30.38 SAT CompositeStereotypeScore: 1347 GPA, High School Average: 3.87 First Time / Transfer: 95% first time in college, 5% transfer students Acceptance Rate: 41.5% of applicants were admitted, 42.9% of admitted enrolled Undergraduate Geographic Profile: 34% from Michigan, 65% from other states, 1% from foreign countries Athletics NCAA Division II Affiliation; Member of GMAC (Great Midwest Athletic Conference) Varsity Sports, Men Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track Varsity Sports, Women Basketball, Cross-Country, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball Popular Student Activities Academic Honorary Societies, Coffeehouses, College/Community Orchestra, Concert Choir, Debate Club, Hillsdale Christian Fellowship, Intramural Sports, Student Federation, The Collegian (student newspaper), Tower Players (theatre), Young Life Greek Life–Fraternities Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Chi Greek Life–Sororities Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi Lecture Series/Outreach Programs Center for Constructive Alternatives, National Leadership Seminars, and Imprimis monthly speech rewording Unique Features Hillsdale Academy (K-12 private school), Mary Proctor Randall Preschool, Slayton Arboretum, Edward Everett Prize in Oratory, Honors Program, Herbert H. Dow II Chair and Program in American Journalism Scholarship and Financial Aid Merit-Based Aid: scholarships offered for victory in academics, arts, athletics, leadership Need-Based Aid: grants and loans offered Freshman Discount Rate: 67% Student Loan Default Rate: 1.33% CPA Pass Rate 76% Past Commencement Speakers Dr. Kenneth Wells (1970), Dr. George C. Roche, III (1971), Leon Edward Read (1972), Henry Regnery (1973), Rep Philip M. Crane (1974), Rep. Jack Kemp (1975), John V. James (1976), Robert M. Bleiberg (1977), Frank Shakespeare (1978), Rene C. McPherson (1979), Malcolm Toon (1980), Alexander M. Haig, Jr. (1981), Richard Allen (1982), Lee Anthony Iacocca (1983), Malcolm S. Forbes (1984), Dr. Russell A. Kirk (1985), W. Clement Stone (1986), Paul F. Oreffice (1987), Daniel Oliver (1988), Russell L. Nichols (1989), Warren Burger (1990), Jeffrey H. Coors (1991), Kenneth Y. Tomlinson (1992), William B. Allen (1993), Robert L. Bartley (1994), Jeane J. Kirkpatrick (1995), Honorable Frank Shakespeare (1996), Malcolm S. Forbes, Jr. (1997), Honorable J.C. Watts, Jr (1998), The Honorable William E. Simon (1999), Paul Harvey (2000), Ward Connerly (2001), Dr. Laura Schlessinger (2002), Dr. Robert P. George (2003), Edwin J. Feulner (2004), Dr. Kenneth Starr (2005), Harvey Mansfield (2006), Mitt Romney (2007), Judge Louis J. Freeh (ret.) (2008), Dr. Hadley Arkes (2009), Mr. Edwin Meese III (2010), Mr. Mark Helprin (2011), Roger Scruton (2012), Ted Cruz (2013), Eric Metaxas (2014), Michael Ward (2015), Justice Clarence Thomas (2016), Prof. Anthony Esolen (2017) 2017-2018 Common Data Set2016-2017 Common Data Set2015-2016 Common Data Set2014-2015 Common Data Set HillsdaleHigher- Home Learn More(517) 437-7341 Apply Now Request Information Map and Directions Campus Map Contact theHigherCenters & Educational Outreach Allan P. 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