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Hiram College

Hiram, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Hiram College

Hiram College ( HY-rəm) is a private liberal arts college in Hiram, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute by Amos Sutton Hayden and other members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The college is nonsectarian and coeducational. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Among its alumni is the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, who also served as an instructor and principal at Hiram.

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94%

Acceptance

$21,058

Net price

777

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

94%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,058

Average net price

$27,600

In-state tuition

$27,600

Out-of-state tuition

$11,850

Room & board

$800

Books & supplies

$40,572

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

56%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,550
$30–48K
$16,382
$48–75K
$18,515
$75–110K
$22,236
$110K+
$26,698

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$54,311

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,270

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,391

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

777

Total enrollment

3%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

47% women
53% men

Race & ethnicity

White
50%
Black
11%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Hiram College FAQ

Is Hiram College a public or private school?

Hiram College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hiram, OH.

What is the acceptance rate at Hiram College?

Hiram College has an acceptance rate of 94%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Hiram College cost?

The average annual net price at Hiram College is $21,058 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $27,600.

What is the graduation rate at Hiram College?

About 55% of students at Hiram College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Hiram College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Hiram College students earn a median of $54,311 per year.

How many students attend Hiram College?

Hiram College enrolls about 777 students.

Campus

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