Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $32,092
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $32,092
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 0.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,180
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,180
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $46,472
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 0.0%
Cost Overview
Hillsdale stands apart by refusing all federal funding, which means no students receive Pell Grants or federal loans. Just 25.14% of students get institutional aid, averaging $21,093. Most families pay close to the full $46,472 annual cost, totaling nearly $186,000 over four years.
The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and 96.08% retention rate reflect the intense academic environment families are buying. With 72% of students coming from out of state, most can afford the premium for Hillsdale's distinctive classical curriculum and conservative philosophy. The college's rejection of government assistance means it operates entirely on tuition revenue and private donations.
Wealthy families who value Hillsdale's unique educational mission and can pay without borrowing get the best deal here. The small percentage receiving institutional grants represents the college's limited ability to discount tuition while maintaining its no-federal-funding stance.
The 8:1 student-faculty ratio and 96.08% retention rate reflect the intense academic environment families are buying. With 72% of students coming from out of state, most can afford the premium for Hillsdale's distinctive classical curriculum and conservative philosophy. The college's rejection of government assistance means it operates entirely on tuition revenue and private donations.
Wealthy families who value Hillsdale's unique educational mission and can pay without borrowing get the best deal here. The small percentage receiving institutional grants represents the college's limited ability to discount tuition while maintaining its no-federal-funding stance.
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