Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College Seal
Former names
Michigan Central College (1844–1855)
MottoLatin: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet
Motto in English
Strength Rejoices in the Challenge
TypePrivate liberal arts college
EstablishedDecember 4, 1844; 179 years ago (1844-12-04)
Religious affiliation
Non-denominational
Baptist (historical)
Endowment$900 million (2021)[1]
PresidentLarry P. Arnn
ProvostChristopher VanOrman
Undergraduates1,573[2]
Location
Hillsdale, Michigan
,
U.S.

41°55′59″N 84°38′01″W / 41.93306°N 84.63361°W / 41.93306; -84.63361
CampusRural, 400 acres (160 ha) (84 buildings)[3]
Colors   Blue & white
NicknameChargers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – GMAC
Websitehillsdale.edu

Hillsdale College is a private, conservative,[4][5] Christian[6][7][8] liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan. It was founded in 1844 by members of the Free Will Baptists.[9] Women were admitted to the college in 1844, making the college the second-oldest coeducational educational institution in the United States. Hillsdale's required core curriculum includes courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, biology, chemistry, and physics.[4]

Since the late 20th century, in order to opt out of the US government's Title IX requirements, Hillsdale has declined government financial support. Instead, Hillsdale depends entirely on private donations to supplement students' tuition.[4][10][11]

  1. ^ "Endowment tops $900 million, with $600,000 per student". Hillsdale Collegian. Hillsdale College. September 2, 2021. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "US News College Rankings". US News and World Report. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  3. ^ "College Profile". Hillsdale College website. Hillsdale College. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Eckholm, Erik (February 1, 2017). "In Hillsdale College, a 'Shining City on a Hill' for Conservatives". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Kruesi, Kimberlee (July 30, 2022). "Tennessee's embrace of Michigan's conservative Hillsdale College sours". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
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  7. ^ Cite error: The named reference moral was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  8. ^ Ceballos, Ana (July 1, 2022). "Conservative Hillsdale College is helping DeSantis reshape Florida education". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference Moore was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference scandal was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  11. ^ Anderson, Nick; Douglas-Gabriel, Danielle (December 15, 2017). "Hillsdale College, subject of Senate debate, is known for rejecting federal funds". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2018.