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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College
33 East College Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242


Fax number: (517) 607-2223
Website: https://www.hillsdale.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: March 15
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 339
Number of early decision applications accepted: 113 (33%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.92
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 719 verbal, 701 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1370 - 1480
Average ACT: 33 English, 30 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 30 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 28%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 30%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,017
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 621
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 95
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 7
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 73%
Admission may be deferred: no

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