Hillsdale College

33 E. College Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
http://www.hillsdale.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1844
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,304
Endowment215,035,715
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Tuition18,160
Room/Board7,130
Services
Associated FirmsComerica, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte Touche, Federal Mogul, Ford, General Moters, General Mills, Pfizer, Daimler Chrysler
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsHerbert Henry Dow Science Building, Sage Center for the Arts, Howard Music Building, Kresge Center for Traditional Studies, Strosaker Science Center, Mary Randall Preschool.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsHerbert Henry Dow Science Building, Sage Center for the Arts, Howard Music Building, Kresge Center for Traditional Studies, Strosaker Science Center, Mary Randall Preschool.
Periodical Subs1,700
# of Books240,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months79%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities36%
Students in sororities46%
Campus Size200 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing85%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (43%), men's dorms (40%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (7%), other housing options (1%)
Popular Events Homecoming, President's Ball, Coffee Houses, Talent Shows, Christmas Dance, Greek Week, Fall Ball, Commencement, Convocation, Vegas Night, Theatre Productions, Music Concerts, Swing Dance, Intramurals, Athletic events
Nearest AirportRomulus, MI (90), Toledo, OH (60)
Nearest TrainJackson, MI (30)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations55
# of fraternities3
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities36%
Students in sororities46%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Collegian (weekly), The Hillsdale Conservative (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Mu Alpha, Alpha Omega, Alpha Psi Omega, Alpha Rho Tau, Beta Beta Beta, Chi Delta Kappa, Delta Phi Omega, Delta Pi Nu, Kappa Mu Eps, Kappa Phi Kappa, Lamda Iota Tau, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Zeta, Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Zeta, Pi Kappa Iota,
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Catholic Student Council, Greek Christian Fellowship, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Young Life, Wyld Life, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Athletes in Action
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Relations Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) A. A. Milne Society, Activities Board, American Chemical Society, American Marketing Association, College Republicans, C. S. Lewis Society, Society of Physics Students, Student Athletic Council, Swing Club, Accounting Club, Toastmasters International, Tolkien Society, Tullach Ard (Bag-piping), Varsity H-Club, Men's Council, Women's Council, Sociology Club, Fairfield Society, Student Ambassadors, Pan Helenic Council, IntraFraternal Council, Chess Club, College Democrats, FIFE, DECA