Hillsdale CollegeTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

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Students
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Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$49,472

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Deferred Payment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$32,092
Room & Board :
$13,180
Books & Supplies :
$1,200
Other Expenses :
$3,000
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Applying For Financial Aid
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Website
Financial Aid Website
Application Process
Application Deadline
March 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal and Institutional Methodologies
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
207 (59.1%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
163 (78.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
163 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
73 (44.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
70%
Average Award
$23,311
Need-Based Gift
Received by 117 (71.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,896
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 62 (38.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,403
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 153 (93.9%) of aid recipients
141 (40.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $21,199
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
755 (49.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
707 (93.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
707 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
300 (42.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
72%
Average Award
$23,385
Need-Based Gift
Received by 653 (92.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,125
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 472 (66.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,660
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 671 (94.9%) of aid recipients
722(47.2%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $21,448
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
35%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,069
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Outside
Alternative Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Humanities
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
249
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Hobbies/Interests
Leadership
Number of Awards
103
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Educators
Children of Faculty/Staff
First-Generation College Students
International Students
Veterans
Veterans' Children
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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