Campus & Student Life at Hilbert College

Home to about 746 undergraduates in 2020, Hilbert College is a very small, private college located in Hamburg, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Hilbert College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hilbert College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hilbert College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Hilbert College is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Hilbert College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 19.0% of the student population at Hilbert College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hilbert College Disability Services.

Hilbert College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Hilbert College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hilbert College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hilbert College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Hilbert College

Hilbert College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Hilbert College

Hilbert College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 746 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 716 (96.0%). Part-time attendance was 30 (4.0%).

Hilbert College is Ranked #1,434 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hilbert College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Hilbert College #1434 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hilbert College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hilbert College Diversity Guide.

Hilbert College Competes in the NCAA

Hilbert College has a total of 176 student athletes, 116 men and 60 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hilbert College Athletics