Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI · Midwest
- Acceptance rate
- 20.7%
- SAT mid-50
- 1320-1490
- Graduation rate
- 90%
About Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College is a very small private university in Hillsdale, MI, in a city setting.
What Hillsdale College looks for
With an acceptance rate around 21%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College's middle 50% SAT range is 1320 to 1490. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Hillsdale College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 30 to 33. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College admits roughly 21% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
Is Hillsdale College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Hillsdale College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
