Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	3
Foreign Language	1	2
Social Studies	1
History	1
Academic Electives	1	2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required for some	August 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

11715 Garfield Road

City, State, Zip

Hiram, OH 44234

Phone

(330) 569-5169

Fax

(330) 569-5944

E-mail

admission@hiram.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$25

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay		X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest	X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

58% of 2,687 applicants were admitted

Women

71% of 1,023 applicants were admitted

Men

50% of 1,664 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

343 (22%) of 1,548 admitted students enrolled

Women

171 (24%) of 724 admitted students enrolled

Men

138 (17%) of 824 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.36

3.75 and Above

23%

3.50 - 3.74

16%

3.25 - 3.49

13%

3.00 - 3.24

20%

2.50 - 2.99

21%

2.00 - 2.49

7%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

470-590 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

25%

Score of 500 - 600

33%

Score of 400 - 500

39%

Score of 300 - 400

3%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

538 average
460-600 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

7%

Score of 600 - 700

21%

Score of 500 - 600

38%

Score of 400 - 500

26%

Score of 300 - 400

8%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22 average
18-25 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

5%

Score of 24 - 29

30%

Score of 18 - 23

47%

Score of 12 - 17

18%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 2%
Top quarter: 8%
Top half: 29%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$49,743

Tuition and Fees

$36,358

Room and Board

$10,290

Books and Supplies

$800

Other Expenses

$2,295

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning -100

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003049	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

228 freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

222 applicants

Received Financial Aid

222 applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

10 aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

73%

Average Award

$32,029

Need-Based Gift

Received by 222 aid recipients, average amount $27,575

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 205 aid recipients, average amount $4,807

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 9 aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

10 freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,475

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

764 undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

727 (95.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

727 applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

37 aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

69%

Average Award

$28,530

Need-Based Gift

Received by 718 aid recipients, average amount $23,872

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 653 aid recipients, average amount $5,510

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 36 aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

75 undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,748

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

75%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$37,771

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

27.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

3.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Humanities, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Music

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Memberships

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,024

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Health professions and related sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering, social work

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

59

Part-Time Faculty

52

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

50%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 33% of classes
10-19 students: 52% of classes
20-29 students: 15% of classes
30-39 students: 0% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 56% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

354,275

Computer Ownership

Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

72

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Hiram Population

1,439

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Cleveland

Campus Size

110 acres

Weather

Temperature

16.4 average low in January, 77.4 average high in September

Rain

155 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

35 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland

Nearest Train Station

35 mile(s) from campus in Cleveland

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

82% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Terrier

School Colors

Columbia blue, red, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, soccer, swimming and diving, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, black students united, intercultural forum, terrier activities board, student-athlete advisory committee, theater guild

Sororities

2% of women participate

Fraternities

2% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,244

Women

711 (57.2%)

Men

533 (42.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

824

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.6% Asian
17.4% Black/African-American
6.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
61.4% White
9.4% Unknown

International Students.

0.7% from 8 countries

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

11

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

51.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

57.1%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

56.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

64%

Average Starting Salary

64%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

17.6%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported