Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Imagine a college where you’ll receive an education that provides, in the words of its founding mission, “such moral, social, and artistic instruction and culture as will best develop the minds and improve the hearts of the students.” You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about your growth and make friends with students who will inspire you, all in an environment guided by our Honor Code and our commitment to the Christian faith. You’ll begin to make “earth better and heaven richer,” in the words of one of our oldest College documents. And as your years as a Hillsdale student come to an end, you’ll leave our beautiful campus not only prepared for career success, but also for living a good and virtuous life.
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 (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 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
Additional Information
Visit us
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.
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
33 East College Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242, United States of America
Phone number
(517) 607-2327
For first-year students
Admissions website
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Midwest
