Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College
Academic Programs
- Art
- Art & Design
- Business
- Classics
- Communication
- Economics
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Languages
- Liberal Arts
- Math
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Science
- Social Science
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Choir
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Dance
- Debate
- Fine Arts
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Literary Publications
- Music
- Newspaper
- On-Campus Housing
- Orchestra
- Radio
- Religious Affiliation
- Spiritual Life
- Student Government
- Study Abroad
- Theatre
- Undergraduate Research
- Volunteer Programs
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First-year
First year (or “Freshman”) applicants to Hillsdale College are currently enrolled in high school, or are high school graduates who have never enrolled full-time as degree-seeking college students.
Required documents:
- Application form
- Essay and short answer responses
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official high school transcripts (and college transcripts if dual-enrolled)
- Official ACT/SAT/CLT scores (optional)
- Admissions Interview
- Resume of extracurricular activities, leadership, volunteerism, and work experience
Transfer
Transfer applicants to Hillsdale College have graduated from high school and are currently enrolled (or were once enrolled) full-time as degree-seeking college students.
Required documents:
- Application form
- Essay and short answer responses
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts
- Official ACT/SAT/CLT scores (optional)
- Dean of Students Transfer Form
- Admissions Interview
- Resume of extracurricular activities, leadership, volunteerism, and work experience

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Students at Hillsdale go into all walks of life. What's important is that they all have something in common: that they have learned how to live.