Verified College DataA Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focusNCAA Division II

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI, United States

24% admit rate88% graduationprivate nonprofit

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A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus

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NCAA Division II

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Hillsdale College — editorial overview (Hillsdale, MI)

In southern Michigan, near the borders with Ohio and Indiana, lies the town of Hillsdale and Hillsdale College. Founded in 1844, Hillsdale is a unique liberal arts college. It is a non-denominational, Christian liberal arts college, with conservative values and a great books curr...

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