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Hillsdale College: Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, MI)
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Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Hillsdale College is an independent college in Hillsdale, Michigan. Its mission describes it as a nonsectarian Christian institution. The college has no formal chapel requirement. Christ Chapel is open daily for personal devotion, and students organize worship and Bible studies through the week. The core curriculum requires one theology course, and the Theology major includes Old and New Testament history courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Hillsdale College

  1. MonToday

    • 8:25AMPrayer
    • 12:00PMPrayer
    • 6:00PMPrayer

  2. TueToday

    • 8:25AMPrayer
    • 12:00PMPrayer
    • 6:00PMPrayer

  3. WedToday

    • 8:25AMPrayer
    • 12:00PMPrayer
    • 6:00PMPrayer

  4. ThuToday

    • 8:25AMPrayer
    • 12:00PMPrayer
    • 7:30PMWorship night

  5. FriToday

    • 8:25AMPrayer
    • 12:00PMPrayer
    • 6:00PMPrayer

  6. SatToday

    • 8:25AMPrayer
    • 6:00PMPrayer

  7. SunToday

    • 6:00PMWorship night
    • 8:30PMWorship night

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Standing in affirmation of Hillsdale’s Christian roots, Christ Chapel is a place for on-campus worship, regardless of denomination.”

    Source: hillsdale.edu

  • “In any given week, there are several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings, and public worship services available to the College community.”

    Source: hillsdale.edu

  • “Each day of the week offers a plethora of options in both morning and evening which reflect the whole spectrum of denominational traditions.”

    Source: hillsdale.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

There is no formal chapel requirement for Hillsdale College students.

Source: hillsdale.edu
What's a normal week?

Christ Chapel is open for personal devotion Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10:15 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 10:15 p.m.

Source: hillsdale.edu
Where do I find community?

In any given week there are several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings and public worship services available to the College community.

Source: hillsdale.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The GOAL program coordinates volunteer opportunities between students and nonprofits in Hillsdale County.

Source: hillsdale.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

A+Academic Excellence: A+ (grade A+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.97%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,415 · ACT 31.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.8 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$40,494

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

85 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel and campus worship services are scheduled on weekdays: noon prayer in Christ Chapel and morning prayer in Day Chapel, plus Thursday Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Student Life at Hillsdalestudentlife.hillsdale.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Fall 2026 Weekly Worship at a Glance”
      The current weekly worship schedule is the Fall 2026 edition.
      “12pm: NOON PRAYER led by Chaplain Rick, Christ Chapel Chaplain’s Office”
      Noon prayer led by the college chaplain is held on weekdays in Christ Chapel.
      “8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship”
      Morning prayer is held in Day Chapel on Monday to Saturday.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot expected
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There is no formal chapel requirement for Hillsdale College students.”
      Chapel attendance is not required of students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Thursday SOMA and Sunday Fireside Worship are listed in the Fall 2026 weekly schedule.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Student Life at Hillsdalestudentlife.hillsdale.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “7:30pm: SOMA, Christ Chapel InterVarsity Christian Fellowship”
      A weekly worship gathering (SOMA) is held in Christ Chapel on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
      “8:30pm: FIRESIDE WORSHIP, Phi Sig Pavilion InterVarsity Christian Fellowship”
      A weekly worship gathering (Fireside Worship) is held on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (Noon prayer led by the chaplain is held Monday to Friday in Christ Chapel, and the Fall 2026 schedule lists morning and evening prayer in Day Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Student Life at Hillsdalestudentlife.hillsdale.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “12pm: NOON PRAYER led by Chaplain Rick, Christ Chapel Chaplain’s Office”
      Noon prayer led by the college chaplain is held on weekdays in Christ Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Adam Rick serves as Chaplain at Hillsdale College.”
      Rev. Adam Rick is the College Chaplain.
      “he provides spiritual and administrative support to the student ministry leaders and helps coordinate communication between the various ministries”
      The College Chaplain supports the student ministry leaders and coordinates the ministries.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Christ Chapel | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/about/facilities/christ-chapel-23 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Standing in affirmation of Hillsdale’s Christian roots, Christ Chapel is a place for on-campus worship, regardless of denomination.”
      Christ Chapel is an on-campus place of worship for students of any denomination.
    2. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “During each semester, the chapel is open to students for personal devotion Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 10:15 pm, and on Sunday from noon to 10:15 pm.”
      Christ Chapel is open to students daily for personal devotion during the semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer10 or more times a week (19 weekly times documented: 0 chapel, 3 worship night, 16 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
DBible and theology: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

47 of 100 points · 3 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students1 course (The 2026-27 core requires one theology course, THL 105 The Western Theological Tradition. ENG 104 Great Books in the Western Tradition is a general literature course and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Hillsdale College 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.hillsdale.edu/core-curriculum-0 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are 14 specific courses that every Hillsdale student must complete”
      Every student completes the same 14 specific core courses.
      “THL 105 The Western Theological Tradition”
      THL 105, The Western Theological Tradition (3 hours), is a required core course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNone required (The core lists 14 specific required courses. Its only theology course is THL 105, counted under T1; no separate worldview or faith-and-learning course is required.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Hillsdale College 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.hillsdale.edu/core-curriculum-0 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are 14 specific courses that every Hillsdale student must complete”
      Every student completes the same 14 specific core courses.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A Theology major is offered through the Philosophy and Theology department; its required courses include Old and New Testament history and literature.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology | Hillsdale College 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.hillsdale.edu/philosophy-and-theology/major/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament History and Literature”
      The Theology major is offered and includes Old Testament history and literature.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

77 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named chaplain appears on the official spiritual life page. The full staff directory was not reviewed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Adam Rick serves as Chaplain at Hillsdale College.”
      Rev. Adam Rick is the College Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (The page says several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings and worship services are available in a typical week, and lists student faith organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “In any given week, there are several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings, and public worship services available to the College community.”
      Several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings and worship services are available in a typical week.
      “InterVarsity Christian Fellowship”
      InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is one of the listed faith organizations on campus.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The page links students to a list of local churches within five miles and mentions adopt-a-student church ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The College desires to see students plugged into the many local congregations in Hillsdale.”
      The college encourages students to connect with local churches and lists churches within five miles.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The College Chaplain coordinates the student ministries.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Adam Rick serves as Chaplain at Hillsdale College.”
      Rev. Adam Rick is the College Chaplain.
      “he provides spiritual and administrative support to the student ministry leaders and helps coordinate communication between the various ministries”
      The College Chaplain supports the student ministry leaders and coordinates the ministries.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The GOAL (Great Opportunities for Assistance and Leadership) program, with a director and a coordinator, is the college's volunteer office.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Great Opportunities for Assistance and Leadership Program | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/volunteer · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The GOAL program coordinates volunteer opportunities between members of the student body and various nonprofit organizations in Hillsdale County.”
      The GOAL program, with a director and a coordinator, coordinates student volunteer service in the county.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Volunteer service fulfills the community service requirement of certain scholarships; it is not a curriculum requirement for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Great Opportunities for Assistance and Leadership Program | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/volunteer · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Volunteering in any of these organizations fulfills the community service requirement of certain scholarships.”
      Volunteer service counts toward the service requirement of certain scholarships.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

  • Christ Chapel is open to students daily for personal devotion and is described as a place for on-campus worship for students of any denomination.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “During each semester, the chapel is open to students for personal devotion Monday through Saturday from 6:00 am to 10:15 pm, and on Sunday from noon to 10:15 pm.”
      Christ Chapel is open to students daily for personal devotion during the semester.
    2. Christ Chapel | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/about/facilities/christ-chapel-23 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Standing in affirmation of Hillsdale’s Christian roots, Christ Chapel is a place for on-campus worship, regardless of denomination.”
      Christ Chapel is an on-campus place of worship for students of any denomination.
  • The mission statement describes the college as a nonsectarian Christian institution.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Statement | Hillsdale College 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.hillsdale.edu/welcome-to-hillsdale-college/mission-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “As a nonsectarian Christian institution, Hillsdale College maintains”
      The mission statement describes the college as a nonsectarian Christian institution.
  • The Theology major includes Old Testament history and literature, and the college lists a chaplain and many student faith groups.
    Sources (2)
    1. Theology | Hillsdale College 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.hillsdale.edu/philosophy-and-theology/major/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old Testament History and Literature”
      The Theology major is offered and includes Old Testament history and literature.
    2. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Rev. Adam Rick serves as Chaplain at Hillsdale College.”
      Rev. Adam Rick is the College Chaplain.
      “In any given week, there are several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings, and public worship services available to the College community.”
      Several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings and worship services are available in a typical week.

Concerns

  • The college has no formal chapel requirement for students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There is no formal chapel requirement for Hillsdale College students.”
      Chapel attendance is not required of students.
  • The core requires one theology course for all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Hillsdale College 2026-2027 Catalogcatalog.hillsdale.edu/core-curriculum-0 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “There are 14 specific courses that every Hillsdale student must complete”
      Every student completes the same 14 specific core courses.
      “THL 105 The Western Theological Tradition”
      THL 105, The Western Theological Tradition (3 hours), is a required core course.

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Campus ministry home

Christ Chapel and the College Chaplain

  • Address: 33 East College Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel (Christ Chapel)

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Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Religion and Spirituality | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Rev. Adam Rick serves as Chaplain at Hillsdale College.”
    Rev. Adam Rick is the College Chaplain.
    “he provides spiritual and administrative support to the student ministry leaders and helps coordinate communication between the various ministries”
    The College Chaplain supports the student ministry leaders and coordinates the ministries.
    “In any given week, there are several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings, and public worship services available to the College community.”
    Several dozen Bible studies, fellowship gatherings and worship services are available in a typical week.
    “InterVarsity Christian Fellowship”
    InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is one of the listed faith organizations on campus.
  2. Christ Chapel | Hillsdale Collegehillsdale.edu/about/facilities/christ-chapel-23 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Standing in affirmation of Hillsdale’s Christian roots, Christ Chapel is a place for on-campus worship, regardless of denomination.”
    Christ Chapel is an on-campus place of worship for students of any denomination.

Christian clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 1 location not published

Other 1

  • Local church connection (adopt-a-student ministries)Off campus
    The college links students to local churches within five miles, some with adopt-a-student ministries.
    hillsdale.edu

Service 1

  • GOAL volunteer programsOff campus
    Volunteer programs with nonprofit organizations in Hillsdale County, coordinated by the GOAL program.
    hillsdale.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Personal devotion in Christ ChapelOn campus
    Monday to Saturday 6:00 am to 10:15 pm; Sunday noon to 10:15 pm (during the semester)
    Open to students for personal devotion.
    hillsdale.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Bible studies and fellowship gatheringsOn campus
    Several dozen gatherings in a typical week, including dorm, Greek and other small groups.
    hillsdale.edu
  • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
    Listed student faith organization.
    hillsdale.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Student-organized worship servicesOn campus
    Daily options, morning and evening
    Public worship services organized by student ministries, open to all, across the spectrum of denominational traditions.
    hillsdale.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Worship night 3

  • Sunday6:00 PMChrist Chapel · Choral Evensong. Fall 2026 weekly schedule.
  • Thursday7:30 PMChrist Chapel · SOMA worship gathering (InterVarsity). Fall 2026 weekly schedule.
  • Sunday8:30 PMPhi Sig Pavilion · Fireside Worship (InterVarsity). Fall 2026 weekly schedule.

Prayer 3

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMChrist Chapel · Noon prayer led by the college chaplain. Fall 2026 weekly schedule.
  • Monday–Saturday8:25 AMDay Chapel · Morning prayer (Anglican Student Fellowship). Fall 2026 weekly schedule.
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday6:00 PMDay Chapel · Evening prayer (Anglican Student Fellowship). Fall 2026 weekly schedule.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Student Life at Hillsdalestudentlife.hillsdale.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “12pm: NOON PRAYER led by Chaplain Rick, Christ Chapel Chaplain’s Office”
    Noon prayer led by the college chaplain is held on weekdays in Christ Chapel.
    “8:25am: MORNING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship”
    Morning prayer is held in Day Chapel on Monday to Saturday.
    “6pm: EVENING PRAYER, Day Chapel Anglican Student Fellowship”
    Evening prayer is held in Day Chapel on several evenings each week.
    “6pm: CHORAL EVENSONG, Christ Chapel Chaplain’s Office”
    Choral Evensong is held in Christ Chapel on Sunday evenings.
    “7:30pm: SOMA, Christ Chapel InterVarsity Christian Fellowship”
    A weekly worship gathering (SOMA) is held in Christ Chapel on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
    “8:30pm: FIRESIDE WORSHIP, Phi Sig Pavilion InterVarsity Christian Fellowship”
    A weekly worship gathering (Fireside Worship) is held on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,688
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 49% · Women 51%
Total students1,823
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
90%
First-year retention97%
Admission rate21%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $764 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants0%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1320–1490ACT 30–33
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1415
SAT reading & writing680–750
SAT math640–740
ACT composite30–33
Test policyConsidered but not required

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Social sciences20%
Business14%
History13%
Biology10%
English9%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older1%
On-campus room and board (per year)$13,600
SportsNCAA Division II · Great Midwest Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member8 to 1
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$591,796IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 72% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceEugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)About 49 miles away · about 1 hour 35 minutes by car
Nearest major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)About 68 miles away
Town population8,002Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreToledoAbout 57 miles away · about 1 hour 45 minutes by car
Typical weather23°F in January · 71°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Hillsdale, MI

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Christian churches nearby

Map of Hillsdale College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miChrist Chapel and the College Chaplain: 0.1 miHillsdale College (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Hillsdale College a Christian college?
Yes. Hillsdale College is a Christian college.
What is Hillsdale College’s Compass Score?
77 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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