Hillsdale College Admission
Acceptance Rate
20.72%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
55.54%
Freshmen Enrollment
366
SAT Scores
1,420
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,181 students have applied and 659 students have allowed to admit to Hillsdale College (Acceptance rate: 20.72%). Hillsdale's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 55.54 % where 366 students have finally enrolled out of 659 admitted students.
Hillsdale acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Kalamazoo College and Albion College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 78.42%).
Hillsdale enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 12.91%).
How to Apply to Hillsdale College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hillsdale.
| Admission | https://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions-aid/admissions-2/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply2.hillsdale.edu/portal/ug_app |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.hillsdale.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/tuition-and-costs/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.hillsdale.edu/campus-life/student-support/disability-accommodations/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hillsdale and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Hillsdale College is 1,420 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hillsdale College is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,253). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College | 1,420 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,253 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,108 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hillsdale College, 117 students submitted SAT scores (32% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,420 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 730 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 640 | 690 | 740 |
| Total | 1,320 | 1,420 | 1,490 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Hillsdale College, 124 students submitted ACT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Hillsdale Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hillsdale College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |