by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Hillsdale College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Hillsdale College stood at $33,189 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,409; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,780 |
| Fees | $1,409 |
| Total | $33,189 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Hillsdale College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Hillsdale College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Hillsdale College sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Hillsdale College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Hillsdale College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $28,730 |
| Two Years Ago | $29,590 |
| One Year Ago | $30,780 |
| Most Recent Year | $31,780 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Hillsdale College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition increased 3.2%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $34,267 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.38%, so cost a year out lands around $34,309.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $34,309 |
| In 2 Years | $35,467 |
| In 3 Years | $36,664 |
| In 4 Years | $37,902 |
| In 5 Years | $39,182 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $144,342.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Hillsdale College, go to the Hillsdale College Financial Aid page.
