Hillsdale College Acceptance Rate
Hillsdale, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,773
- Admitted
- 571
- Yield
- 61.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Hillsdale College's acceptance rate has fallen from 50% in 2015–16 to 20.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,859 to 2,773 (+49%) over that period.
Its 20.6% rate makes Hillsdale College more selective than about 95% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
Hillsdale College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 61.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 1,859 | 930 | 50% | 370 |
| 2016–17 | 1,934 | 874 | 45.2% | 377 |
| 2017–18 | 2,080 | 863 | 41.5% | 372 |
| 2018–19 | 2,209 | 795 | 36% | 341 |
| 2019–20 | 1,593 | 769 | 48.3% | 343 |
| 2020–21 | 1,993 | 727 | 36.5% | 341 |
| 2021–22 | 2,994 | 709 | 23.7% | 397 |
| 2022–23 | 3,017 | 621 | 20.6% | 387 |
| 2023–24 | 2,773 | 571 | 20.6% | 353 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,399 | 303 | 21.7% |
| Men | 1,374 | 268 | 19.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–760 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 670–750 | |
| ACT Composite | 30–33 | 29% |
How Hillsdale College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hillsdale College's acceptance rate?
Hillsdale College's acceptance rate is 20.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (571 admitted of 2,773 applicants).
Is Hillsdale College test optional?
Hillsdale College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College received 2,773 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 571.
What SAT score do you need for Hillsdale College?
Admitted students at Hillsdale College typically scored 670–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–750 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hillsdale College getting harder to get into?
Hillsdale College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 50% in 2015–16 to 20.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hillsdale.edu/.