Hillsdale College
Founded 1844
President Larry Arnn (President)
Fees USD 29,390
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
Hillsdale College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1844 in Hillsdale, Michigan. Uniquely among US colleges, Hillsdale accepts no federal or state funding (including student loans) to preserve complete academic independence. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the US, Hillsdale enrolls 1,500 students and is known for classical liberal arts, economics (strong free-market tradition), and political science programs.
Programs
- Classical Core Curriculum — Western canon education based on Aristotle, Aquinas, and the Founding Fathers
- Politics and Economics — Strong free-market economics tradition
- History — Distinguished history faculty and curriculum
- Sciences — Pre-health and natural sciences
How to Apply
- Application: Hillsdale Application (no federal forms) | Acceptance Rate: ~38% | Tuition: ~$29,390