Hillsdale College
Academics
- Graduation Rate87%
- Majors Available39
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio8:1
- Retention Rate96%
AP Credit Policy
Scores of 3 or lower are not accepted for any credit. Students matriculating before Fall 2016 could receive equivalency for either BIO 201 or BIO 202 via the AP biology test. Default credit for BIO 202 was assigned. A maximum of 8 hours of credit will be granted for the combination of the two exams in Calculus. Credit awarded for Physics C tests (Mechanics & Electricity/Magnetism) is dependent on Department assessment. Effective 2012, Latin Literature and Latin Vergil were combined into one course and test. Effective 2014, Physics B was divided into Physics 1 and Physics 2. Effective 2015, Computer Science A & B will no longer be accepted.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 4 | 3 | BIO 101 |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 | MTH 120 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 | MTH 120 & 220 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 4 | MTH 120 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHM 201 & 202 |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 8 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | Not available |
| Latin | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 203 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 8 | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY 101 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY 102 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHY 202 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHY 201 |
| Psychology | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 8 | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| Statistics | 4 | 6 | ECO 206 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 6 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Applied Mathematics
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Christian Studies
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- European Studies/Civilization
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
L
- Latin Language and Literature
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
P
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
- Physics, General
- Political Economy
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Studies
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
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