More selective than 98% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
22% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 29% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hillsdale College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Hillsdale College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hillsdale College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 680 | 750 |
| SAT math | 640 | 740 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1320 | 1490 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hillsdale College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 21% | 680–750 | 640–740 | 30–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 21% | 670–760 | 670–750 | 30–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hillsdale College compared with other Michigan colleges?
Hillsdale College has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 16% | 93% | $13,138 |
| 2 | Hillsdale College | 21% | 90% | — |
| 3 | Spring Arbor University | 52% | 64% | $19,353 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 56% | 58% | $9,492 |
| 5 | Lawrence Technological University | 56% | 61% | $32,918 |
| 6 | Alma College | 57% | 63% | $20,694 |
| 7 | Madonna University | 63% | 60% | $17,755 |
| 8 | Northwood University | 65% | 63% | $27,232 |
| 9 | Cleary University | 68% | 41% | $22,143 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at Hillsdale College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hillsdale College admissions questions
What is the Hillsdale College acceptance rate?
Hillsdale College accepts 21% of applicants, about 1 in 5. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 571 of 2,773 applicants were admitted.
Does Hillsdale College require the SAT or ACT?
Hillsdale College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 22% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hillsdale College?
The middle 50% of Hillsdale College enrolled first-year students scored 1320–1490 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hillsdale College?
62% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (353 of 571).
Is Hillsdale College getting harder to get into?
Hillsdale College accepted 21% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 21% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hillsdale College overview