Hillsdale College's yearly tuition

Hey everyone! I've been looking into Hillsdale College for my future studies and I'm quite keen on applying there. However, I'm having trouble finding information about the yearly tuition. Does anyone know what the average cost is? Also, if you're a student there, how manageable is the cost for you? Are any financial aid or scholarships available?

Hello! Sure, I can help with that.

The total cost of attendance at Hillsdale College, including tuition, room, and board, is around $46,789 for the 2024-2025 school year. This is the sticker price and doesn't account for any financial aid, scholarships, or grants you might be eligible for. As always, keep in mind that the actual cost will vary based on several factors like your choice of meal plan, housing, textbooks, personal expenses, and so on.

Hillsdale College is committed to making education affordable and offers a range of financial aid options. Nearly all Hillsdale College students receive some form of financial aid, such as merit scholarships, grants, work-study jobs, and loans.

Merit scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, or talent. They range from $1,000 to full tuition. In addition to this, the school offers a variety of endowed scholarships which are typically based on factors such as field of study, geographical location, academic achievement, leadership ability, and financial need.

You may be eligible for need-based aid too. The college uses the FAFSA to determine eligibility for these types of aid. I recommend you complete the FAFSA as soon as it's available on December 1st to optimize the financial aid you could receive.

Lastly, keep in mind that there's a wide range of external scholarships not affiliated with the college that you might be eligible for. It might take a little research, but they can really help reduce your overall costs.

Hope this information is helpful and good luck with your college search process!