Hillsdale College

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Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

About Hillsdale College

According to Wikipedia, Hillsdale College is a private conservative Christian liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan. It was founded in 1844 by abolitionists known as Free Will Baptists. Its mission statement says that liberal arts curriculum is based on Western heritage as a product of Greco-Roman culture and Christian tradition. The required core curriculum has courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Hillsdale College's Online Degrees

Hillsdale College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,99424%88%137631

How Much Does Hillsdale College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$30,042

Hillsdale College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,5011,44358

Where is Hillsdale College?

Hillsdale College is located at 33 E College St, Hillsdale MI 49242

How Safe is Hillsdale College?

Hillsdale has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Hillsdale College Known For?

Hillsdale College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Hillsdale College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Hillsdale College's Most Influential Alumni?

Hillsdale College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Economics, Political Science, and History. Here are some of Hillsdale College's most famous alumni:

Robert P. Murphy
Robert P. Murphy
An American economist.
Peter Leeson
Peter Leeson
An American economist.
Peter Leithart
An American theologian.
Ruta Sepetys
Ruta Sepetys
An American writer.
Elizebeth Smith Friedman
Elizebeth Smith Friedman
An American cryptanalyst and author .
Will Carleton
Will Carleton
A Poet.
Bion J. Arnold
Bion J. Arnold
A Father of the third rail/pioneer:electrical engineering/urban mass transportation expert.
Brent Weeks
Brent Weeks
An American fiction writer.
Harry Bidwell Ansted
An American educator.
Jared Maurice Arter
An Educator.
Betsy Woodruff Swan
An American political reporter for the Daily Beast and formerly of Slate and National Review.
Phil Crane
An American politician .

Who Are Hillsdale College's Most Influential Faculty?

Hillsdale College's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Economics, Political Science, and History. Here are some of Hillsdale College's most famous alumni:

Larry P. Arnn
Larry P. Arnn
A President of Hilldale College.
Michael Anton
Michael Anton
An American essayist, speechwriter.
Grace Starry West
Grace Starry West
An American Classical scholar.
David P. Rawson
A US diplomat and ambassador.
Edith Borroff
A Composer and Scholar.
David C Houghton
A Researcher.
Sang-chul Nam
A Researcher.
Mark A Nussbaum
A Researcher.

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