Hillsdale College admitted 21% of applicants for fall 2024 (659 of 3,181, federal IPEDS data). Hillsdale College is test-optional for fall 2027. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320–1490.
The numbers
Applied
3,181
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
30–33
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
56%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into Hillsdale College?
21% of applicants get in
Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1320–1490 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
3,181 applied, 659 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Hillsdale College need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 32% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1410 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Early decision is offered for fall 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go.
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
125days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Mar 15, 2027
Questions people ask
What is Hillsdale College's acceptance rate?
Hillsdale College admitted 21% of applicants for fall 2024 (659 of 3,181, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Hillsdale College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1320–1490. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: hillsdale.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: hillsdale.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
