Hiram College
Hiram, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 849
Graduate Enrollment: 20
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 93.42%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 39.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 30.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 48.5%
Black: 13.1%
Hispanic: 8.5%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 25.6%
Black: 13.1%
Hispanic: 8.5%
Asian: 0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 25.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,132
In-State tuition: $25,000Out-of-State tuition: $25,000
Estimated books and supplies: $700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,572 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,184 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,572 (2022)
Average Family Income: $62,680 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,871 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 40.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 63.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,284 |
| $30k-48k | $13,778 |
| $48k-75k | $15,208 |
| $75k-110k | $19,075 |
| $110k+ | $24,996 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 51%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 68.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,355 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,072 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | $48,281 ($4,023) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $23,875 | $253 | $40,677 ($3,390) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 12 | $29,268 ($2,439) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 23 | $29,440 | $286 | $61,210 ($5,101) | $61,675 ($5,140) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | $28,259 | $286 | $42,799 ($3,567) | $50,405 ($4,200) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 34 | $27,000 | $239 | $39,287 ($3,274) | $53,610 ($4,468) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,850Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $73,411,324 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $88,003,594 (2022)