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Hillsdale College

Also known as: Hillsdale

Private Nonprofit school in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States of America

Founded in 1844, Hillsdale College enrolls about 1,500 students in 19 academic departments across its 1,200‑acre residential campus. Known for its classical liberal arts curriculum and independence from federal funding, Hillsdale emphasizes rigorous scholarship, character formation, and programs such as the Kirby Center for Constitutional Studies. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it offers extension campuses nationwide and competes athletically as the Chargers in NCAA Division II.

private liberal arts college

classical curriculum

test-optional

selective

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Hillsdale operates a test-optional policy: applicants may submit ACT, SAT, or CLT scores to demonstrate academic preparedness, but scores are not required and applications are evaluated holistically on GPA, coursework, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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