Hillsdale, MI
Highly competitive: fewer than 22 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 28 percentage points since 2019, from 48% to 21% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,593 | 769 | 343 | 48% |
| 2020 | 1,993 | 727 | 341 | 36% |
| 2021 | 2,994 | 709 | 397 | 24% |
| 2022 | 3,017 | 621 | 387 | 21% |
| 2023 | 2,773 | 571 | 353 | 21% |
Fall 2023 applicants
303 of 1,399 women and 268 of 1,374 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Hillsdale College has an acceptance rate of 21% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 571 of 2,773 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 22 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,773 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 353 enrolled.
No. Hillsdale College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 28 percentage points since 2019, from 48% to 21% — it has become more selective.