About Hiram College

Founded in 1850, Hiram College. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,090 full time undergraduate students, and 24 full time graduate students.

The Hiram College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 81 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Hiram College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate54%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range863-1045
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at HC are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 8 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

74% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 46% were in the top quarter, and 20% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Hiram College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
15%
“We know about current events and vote”
69%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
46%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
69%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
23%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
23%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
69%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
15%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
85%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
15%
“We know about current events and vote”
69%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
15%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
46%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
15%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
69%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
23%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
23%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
69%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
8%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
46%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
38%
“We only party on weekends”
15%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
85%
“There might be people who do”
8%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    44 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    37 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    45 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    45 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    45 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    45 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    45 Students rated local services 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    45 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

Hiram College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Hiram College?

22 Students rated Hiram College

Ella - 04/10/2024

I attended Hiram for about two semesters as an early-college student starting out on my college journey of exploration. Hiram made a good impression--the professors were kind, helpful & available after class. They helped me feel included in class despite my age and seemed passionate about student success. One of my favorite things at Hiram was their Biological Field Station, which provides opportunities for student volunteering and campus jobs. The campus is beautiful and while there aren't many options for nearby shops, Hiram makes up for this with the variety of extracurricular activities and clubs available. The campus feels safe and welcoming. The academics & support are great overall, though personally I ended up pursuing a different college to better fit my needs as a student because I felt Hiram's coursework was lacking in some experiential-learning aspects. Overall, I'd recommend Hiram College as a good, small liberal-arts university.

Hannah - 02/23/2023

I really enjoyed visiting Hiram College. It is the top school I want to go to. They have a really interesting program dedicated to studying animals and biology. When I urged my friends to apply, they got accepted right away. Hiram has a small campus that just feels like home.

Leah - 07/12/2022

I loved my experience at Hiram College. This place felt like home when I first stepped on campus and it was definitely my home for the past 4 years. The softball program is AMAZING. I love the people here. I really grew as a person since being at this school and I wish I could do it all over again.

Nikkia - 12/29/2021

Hiram College is perfect for students who want that “small hometown” feeling. You will know all of your professors and your professors will know you. It may be located in the middle of nowhere, but that is what makes it such a close community. Parties are not big here, but academic performance, sporting events, and campus involvement is huge!

Hiram College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Hiram College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Hiram College is 54%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Looking back, I have to say that there really isn't much that I wasn't prepared for in the jump to college life. The only piece of advice that I would have to give myself in Highschool that I know of now is to apply to far more scholarships than I did, given that now I am facing bills I am unable to pay without extra financial support. Other than a higher degree of scholarship hunting, I would simply confirm a lot of suspicions I had about campus life so that move in day wouldn't be quite so nerve-racking.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Very small school in the middle of nowhere with a lot of quirky people & good professors.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are friendly, reassuring, helpful, determined, and caring.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Students definitely have a say on what goes on at school and on campus, but some things are very hard to change in this school.For example, in some ways this community is inching on tiptoes towards being more environmentally-minded, but it has taken a lot of tugging to get where we are. Professors and students have both been pulling, but it has been hard to get through to the top powers. It can be very frustrating.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The only thing I wish I knew before going to Hiram College is that some professors use a syllabus and solely rely on you know what is on the syllabus and prepare yourself for each class without the professor telling you what homework you have. I wasn't prepared for that from the transition of high school to college.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Students are able to get involved on campus and they are able to form good relationships with their professors. Our small class size and the intelligent levels of our professors allows students to learn a lot from them adn to get to know them on a personal level.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    If someone is looking for a small close community, Hiram is perfect. They must be able to make their fun and be okay with living 20-30 minutes from most things (stores, movies, restaurants,etc). It is also a pretty low-key school, not very fancy, with most people valuing comfort over fashion for clothes, etc. The most important things to consider are if you are willing to work hard and on your own because there is a lot of focus on the individual because of the size and are willing to live pretty much in the middle of nowhere.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    The amount of support offered by the weekend college staff with regards to the students. They understand that being an adult and going back to school is important and special and they make effort to make you feel comfortable.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    how cool the kids are

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The meal plan. We are forced to have an all-you-can eat meal plan and the food is not nearly as good as the price we pay.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Hiram is a small liberal art college that makes you feel like your special and not just a number in a large lecture hall of students.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Somebody who has to be in the middle of everything (talking about entertainment) would probably not be a good candidate for Hiram. Someone who doesn't like to stay in and just hang out or entertain themselves (this is the biggest complaint I hear on campus). Also, someone who wants to blend into the background and just be a "number" in the classroom should not go to Hiram because the classes are very small and the professors know everyone. It is pretty much impossible to do well in a class without a lot of participation (usually).

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Student Body

Students

51%

female

49%

male

1,090

Total Undergrad Enrollment

24

Total Grad Students

22%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

90

Student Organizations

3

Fraternities

3

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

77%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
60%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Hiram College receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants. While 83% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,569

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$700

Books and Supplies

$10,190

Room and Board

42,459

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$24,547
$30 - $48K
$22,647
$48 - $75K
$24,415
$75 - $110K
$26,737
$110K & UP
$29,258

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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