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Hilbert College

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY · Suburb · 921 students
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$22,723
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$48,309
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
97%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located just minutes from Buffalo in Hamburg, New York, Hilbert College is a private Franciscan institution highly regarded for its welcoming, values-based environment and commitment to social justice. The college is particularly renowned for its powerhouse programs in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Cybersecurity, alongside competitive offerings in Business and Psychology that emphasize practical, hands-on learning. On campus, students enjoy a tight-knit, collaborative community bolstered by NCAA Division III athletics, active student clubs, and a strong culture of community service. A truly distinctive feature of the student experience is the "Hilbert Blueprint," a structured four-year curriculum framework that integrates personal mentorship, civic engagement, and guaranteed internship opportunities to ensure graduates are thoroughly prepared for career success.

Wikipedia:Hilbert College is a private Franciscan college in Hamburg, New York. The college is named after Colette Hilbert of the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph, who founded the school in 1957 to train teachers. Hilbert College enrolls approximately 800 students and grants undergraduate and master's degrees.

Location
Hamburg, NY, 14075-1597 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BUF · Buffalo
14 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$33,740
Housing & food (on campus)$14,920
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$53,010
Average net price$22,723
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$33,740
Housing & food (on campus)$14,920
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$53,010
Average net price$22,723
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.hilbert.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Hilbert College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,850
Fees$2,500
Total published by the school$53,010
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,903
$30–48k
$20,389
$48–75k
$23,162
$75–110k
$24,732
$110k+
$24,329
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
10%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 20% transferred · 24% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,369
10 yrs after entry$48,309
Debt
Median at graduation$24,750
Monthly payment$262
Middle 50% owe$9.4k–$27k
90th percentile$36,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs, $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
48%
First-gen
38%
Family income
$41,765
Independent
17%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
9%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
14%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,369
After 10 yrs
$48,309
Security Science and Technology52
Criminal Justice and Corrections41
Psychology, General11
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication8
Human Services, General8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3
Biology, General3
Political Science and Government3
Accounting and Related Services3
Legal Support Services2
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
32%
Faculty salary
$6,332/mo
Teaching spend
$6,509
per student
Federal loans
73%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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