Hillsdale College

    Hillsdale, MI · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1320–1490
    Median ~1410
    Acceptance rate
    21%
    Enrollment
    1,573
    ACT middle 50%
    30–33

    What the numbers say about Hillsdale College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1320 to 1490. A planning score near or above 1530 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 720 Reading and Writing and 710 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 21% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 90% completion rate and — in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1410 SAT scorePlan for a 1550Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $33,189
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $33,189
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    —
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    90%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1320 and 1490. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1530 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1490 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1410 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1320 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Hillsdale College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ1310–150058%
    Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO1320–148061%
    Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA1310–147029%
    Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY1340–148021%
    Denison UniversityGranville, OH1320–149017%
    Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, WA1310–148038%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Hillsdale College?

    Hillsdale College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1320–1490, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1530 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Hillsdale College's acceptance rate?

    Hillsdale College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 21%.

    How much does it cost to attend Hillsdale College?

    Published tuition is approximately $33,189 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Hillsdale College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Hillsdale College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.hillsdale.edu

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