Hillsdale is a community of faculty and students pursuing learning together. The professors love to teach and the students love to learn. Because the classes and the campus as a whole are small, students have the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with faculty and students with diverse subject concentrations.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Passionately pursue learning and character development. You won't get into Hillsdale just because you are a talented person but because you have potential to grow and excel.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Students at Hillsdale spend a lot of time studying, but there are numerous resources available to those who want to learn and succeed. Professors and classmates provide both accountability and support for class attendance and work completion.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The community in the dorms is typical of the Hillsdale community: students living together become strong, life-long friends.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The campus cafeteria is great as far as school cafeterias go. There are also good dining options in the surrounding towns.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Hillsdale is a small town, but there are always more activities at the college than one student could possibly participate in: guest lecturers, movie nights, art shows, professional artist concerts, theater productions, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Bigger towns are not far away for those who feel lost without shopping malls and movie theaters.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Hillsdale may be expensive, but it is relatively affordable given the quality of education you receive. Don't forget to include the side benefits, like free access to the sports complex and all lectures, public seminars, and fine arts events.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who like to learn and have an inquiring mind will do well here.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are numerous and diverse clubs which put on a plethora of activities to suit a wide range of interests.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Sororities and fraternities here are not like they are at other schools - Hillsdale's Greek system is known for its tight-knit community, service, and scholarship, not for drunken parties or vicious in-fighting.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The area is very safe and the college has an excellent security staff.
Hillsdale is a community of faculty and students pursuing learning together. The professors love to teach and the students love to learn. Because the classes and the campus as a whole are small, students have the opportunity to develop lasting relationships with faculty and students with diverse subject concentrations.
Passionately pursue learning and character development. You won't get into Hillsdale just because you are a talented person but because you have potential to grow and excel.
Students at Hillsdale spend a lot of time studying, but there are numerous resources available to those who want to learn and succeed. Professors and classmates provide both accountability and support for class attendance and work completion.
The community in the dorms is typical of the Hillsdale community: students living together become strong, life-long friends.
The campus cafeteria is great as far as school cafeterias go. There are also good dining options in the surrounding towns.
Hillsdale is a small town, but there are always more activities at the college than one student could possibly participate in: guest lecturers, movie nights, art shows, professional artist concerts, theater productions, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Bigger towns are not far away for those who feel lost without shopping malls and movie theaters.
Hillsdale may be expensive, but it is relatively affordable given the quality of education you receive. Don't forget to include the side benefits, like free access to the sports complex and all lectures, public seminars, and fine arts events.
Students who like to learn and have an inquiring mind will do well here.
There are numerous and diverse clubs which put on a plethora of activities to suit a wide range of interests.
Sororities and fraternities here are not like they are at other schools - Hillsdale's Greek system is known for its tight-knit community, service, and scholarship, not for drunken parties or vicious in-fighting.
The area is very safe and the college has an excellent security staff.