First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: hillsdale.edu · checked September 30, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 46 |
| Economics | 39 |
| English Language and Literature | 32 |
| Finance | 29 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Applied Mathematics | 24 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Psychology | 13 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Art/Art Studies | 10 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 9 |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Political Economy | 9 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Hillsdale College ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #23 for Pre-physical therapyof 50 colleges
- #24 for Kinesiology and exercise scienceof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
65% of men in fraternities · 34% of women in sororities · 49% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2017–18)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Hillsdale, MI
45,590 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express (TOL)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20
Elevation
1,142 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
15°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
44.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Spring Arbor University19 mi
- Albion College22 mi
- Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses28 mi
- Trine University28 mi
- Adrian College29 mi
- Siena Heights University32 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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