Hiram College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Hiram College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,020 students enrolled. This college is the only school located in Hiram, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Hiram College.

Majors
Offered
51
Hiram College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Biology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Hiram College student retention rate is relatively low at 69% (close to Ohio average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Hiram College is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Hiram College is good, 10:1. Read more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is very high - about $25,500 per year. The additional fees at Hiram College not covered by tuition are approximately $1,300, which comes to a total of $26,800 per year.

Read the details about Hiram College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,896 applications were submitted and 1,766 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Hiram College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Hiram College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Hiram College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Hiram College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Hiram College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Hiram College appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Hiram College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Hiram College
Hinsdale Hall Third Floor
Hiram, Ohio
44234-0067, USA
Hiram College Location Map - Street View
Hiram College Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Hiram College

Kent State University at KentKent State University at KentKent, OH
Kent State University at Kent Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $20k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. About 25,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for education, nursing, and medical programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1080, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of PittsburghUniversity of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA
University of Pittsburgh Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $36k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Around 33,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include medical, biology, and engineering programs. SAT 1350, ACT 31 to enroll.

Cleveland State UniversityCleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH
Cleveland State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $17k. Above average on-campus housing. Around 14,400 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in psychology, management, and education programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 990, ACT 22 to enroll.

Case Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH
Case Western Reserve University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent student retention rate. Tuition: $61k. Above average on-campus housing option. About 12,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for biology, engineering, and medical programs. SAT 1450, ACT 34 to enroll.

University of AkronUniversity of AkronAkron, OH
University of Akron Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $13k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. More than 13,500 students. Dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on engineering, medical, and general studies programs. ROTC programs. ACT 22 to enroll.

Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH
Youngstown State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $10k. On-campus housing. More than 11,100 students. Dangerous campus. Strong business, education, and management programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 21 to enroll.

Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaSlippery Rock, PA
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $12k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 8,300 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in education, medical, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1030, ACT 22 to enroll.

Duquesne UniversityDuquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $45k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. More than 8,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include nursing, medical, and education programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1210, ACT 28 to enroll.

Carnegie Mellon UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $60k. Above average on-campus housing option. Approximately 16,100 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in computer science, engineering, and mathematics programs. SAT 1520, ACT 35 to enroll.

Oberlin CollegeOberlin CollegeOberlin, OH
Oberlin College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Great student retention rate. Tuition: $61k. Above average on-campus housing option. Over 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Emphasis on music, biology, and English and literature programs. SAT 1420, ACT 32 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Kent State University at GeaugaKent State University at GeaugaBurton, OH
Kent State University at Geauga Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Roughly 2,100 students. Safe campus. Places a focus on general studies, nursing, and computer science programs.

Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityRootstown, OH
Northeast Ohio Medical University Rating
Master's and doctoral degrees. About 1,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Concentration on medical program.

Kent State University at TrumbullKent State University at TrumbullWarren, OH
Kent State University at Trumbull Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $16k. Approximately 1,800 students. Safe campus. Strong emphasis on general studies, computer science, and business programs.

Paul Mitchell the School ClevelandPaul Mitchell the School ClevelandTwinsburg, OH
Paul Mitchell the School Cleveland Rating
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Trumbull Career & Technical CenterTrumbull Career & Technical CenterWarren, OH
Trumbull Career & Technical Center Rating
Great student retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus. Well known for their nursing program.

Fortis College Cuyahoga FallsFortis College Cuyahoga FallsCuyahoga Falls, OH
Fortis College Cuyahoga Falls Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $15k. Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include nursing and medical assistant programs.

Ursuline CollegeUrsuline CollegePepper Pike, OH
Ursuline College Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $36k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,000 students. Generally safe campus. Best known for nursing, education, and occupational therapy programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1060, ACT 21 to enroll.


Casal Aveda InstituteCasal Aveda InstituteNiles, OH
Casal Aveda Institute Rating
About 200 students. Safe campus.

Ross Medical Education Center NilesRoss Medical Education Center NilesNiles, OH
Ross Medical Education Center Niles Rating
Tuition: $16k. More than 100 students. Safe campus. Specializes in medical assistant program.


ETI Technical CollegeETI Technical CollegeNiles, OH
ETI Technical College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $10k. More than 200 students. Safe campus. Well known for their nursing, medical assistant, and welding programs.

Notre Dame CollegeNotre Dame CollegeCleveland, OH
Notre Dame College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $31k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 1,500 students. Dangerous campus. Best known for management, business, and education programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 19 to enroll.

John Carroll UniversityJohn Carroll UniversityUniversity Heights, OH
John Carroll University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $45k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Over 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for accounting and finance, management, and business programs. SAT 1200, ACT 28 to enroll.

Auburn Career CenterAuburn Career CenterConcord Township, OH
Auburn Career Center Rating
More than 200 students. Safe campus. Best known for medical program.

Remington College ClevelandRemington College ClevelandCleveland, OH
Remington College Cleveland Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $16k. More than 200 students. Safe campus. Best known for HVAC program.

Lakeland Community CollegeLakeland Community CollegeKirtland, OH
Lakeland Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Roughly 4,700 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs.

Cuyahoga Valley Career CenterCuyahoga Valley Career CenterBrecksville, OH
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Rating
Great student retention rate. Approximately 200 students. Safe campus.

Ohio Media School Valley ViewOhio Media School Valley ViewValley View, OH
Ohio Media School Valley View Rating
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Well known for broadcasting program.

Stautzenberger College BrecksvilleStautzenberger College BrecksvilleBrecksville, OH
Stautzenberger College Brecksville Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $16k. About 200 students. Safe campus. Strong medical, veterinary, and nursing programs.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Ohio

Accounting and Finance
Our listing contains 91 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Steubenville, Tiffin, Zanesville, and 64 other cities. Approximately 6,900 accounting and finance diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in OH is about $27,400.

Art
We list 71 art schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, North Canton, Dayton, Springfield, Marietta, and 52 other cities. About 1,300 art diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for art programs in OH is about $27,700.

Biology
Read about 78 biology schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, North Canton, Springfield, Marietta, and 57 more cities. Approximately 6,300 biology diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for biology programs in OH is around $33,800.

Business
Read about 110 business schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, North Canton, Lima, Toledo, and 71 more cities. About 13,700 business diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for business programs in OH is around $19,800.

Chemistry
We list 64 chemistry schools and colleges in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Wooster, Tiffin, North Canton, and 48 more cities. About 2,300 chemistry diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in OH is about $32,400.

Communication and Journalism
Learn about 73 communication and journalism schools and colleges in Dayton, Columbus, North Canton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Wilberforce, and 55 other cities. Around 4,200 communication and journalism degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in OH is roughly $27,600.

Computer Science
Our directory contains 105 computer science schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Lima, North Canton, Steubenville, and 71 other cities. Around 6,700 computer science degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for computer science programs in OH is about $23,600.

Criminal Justice
Read about 88 criminal justice schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, North Canton, Dayton, Akron, Steubenville, and 61 other cities. Around 4,400 criminal justice diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in OH is about $16,500.

Dance and Ballet
Get the details about 29 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Hiram, Yellow Springs, Athens, and 20 other cities. Around 200 dance and ballet diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for dance and ballet programs in OH is approximately $34,400.

Economics
Get the details about 48 economics schools and colleges in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Athens, Hiram, Oxford, and 38 other cities. Around 1,600 economics diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in OH is approximately $37,800.

Education
Read about 97 education schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, Columbus, North Canton, Toledo, Marietta, and 63 other cities. Approximately 9,900 education diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for education programs in OH: $24,400.

English and Literature
Get the details about 79 English and literature schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, North Canton, Wilberforce, Mansfield, and 61 more cities. Around 2,000 English and literature degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in OH: $30,500.

Fashion
Read about 24 fashion schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Chillicothe, Lakewood, Youngstown, Ashland, Ironton, and 19 other cities. About 700 fashion diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for fashion programs in OH: $24,100.

Foreign Languages
We reviewed 55 foreign languages schools and colleges in Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Marietta, Alliance, Chillicothe, and 43 more cities. Approximately 1,000 foreign languages diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in OH is approximately $33,200.

General Studies
Read about 102 general studies schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, North Canton, Lima, Dayton, Salem, and 68 other cities. About 13,900 general studies degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for general studies programs in OH - $13,800.

History
Get the details about 70 history schools and colleges in Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Tiffin, North Canton, Saint Clairsville, and 56 other cities. Approximately 1,100 history diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for history programs in OH: $32,300.

Management
Get the details about 116 management schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, Dayton, Lima, North Canton, and 77 more cities. About 16,400 management diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for management programs in OH is approximately $20,800.

Marketing and Advertising
Learn about 70 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Lima, North Canton, Springfield, and 48 other cities. Approximately 3,700 marketing and advertising degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in OH is about $26,900.

Mathematics
Learn about 62 mathematics schools and colleges in Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, North Canton, Tiffin, Marietta, and 45 other cities. About 1,800 mathematics degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in OH is around $33,300.

Medical
Read about 118 medical schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Zanesville, Marietta, Dayton, Tiffin, and 77 more cities. Approximately 11,400 medical diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in OH is about $25,100.

Medical Assistant
We reviewed 135 medical assistant schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Canton, Dayton, Lima, Zanesville, and 80 more cities. About 5,500 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in OH is about $19,200.

Music
We reviewed 57 music schools and colleges in Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, North Canton, Wilberforce, Tiffin, Columbus, and 40 other cities. About 1,700 music degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for music programs in OH is approximately $30,800.

Natural Resources and Environment
We reviewed 67 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Yellow Springs, Zanesville, North Canton, and 47 more cities. Approximately 1,500 natural resources and environment diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in OH is about $30,600.

Nursing
We reviewed 132 nursing schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Canton, Toledo, North Canton, Steubenville, and 77 more cities. Around 16,600 nursing diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for nursing programs in OH is about $21,300.

Occupational Therapy
Our listing contains 73 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, Lima, Tiffin, Zanesville, and 55 other cities. Approximately 3,600 occupational therapy diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in OH is around $27,000.

Philosophy
We list 45 philosophy schools and colleges in Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Athens, Delaware, Lancaster, and 35 other cities. Approximately 400 philosophy degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in OH: $33,800.

Physics
Learn about 45 physics schools and colleges in Dayton, Cincinnati, Marietta, Cleveland, Archbold, Celina, Granville, and 36 other cities. About 700 physics diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for physics programs in OH: $36,200.

Political Science
We reviewed 56 political science schools and colleges in Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, Tiffin, Wilberforce, Cincinnati, North Canton, and 43 more cities. Approximately 2,000 political science degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for political science programs in OH is roughly $34,000.

Psychology
We reviewed 86 psychology schools and colleges in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, North Canton, Dayton, Mansfield, Tiffin, and 63 more cities. Approximately 6,600 psychology diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for psychology programs in OH: $28,400.

Social Work
We list 77 social work schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Steubenville, Zanesville, North Canton, and 54 other cities. Approximately 3,400 social work diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for social work programs in OH: $25,800.

Sociology and Anthropology
Get the details about 64 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland, North Canton, Wilberforce, Tiffin, and 48 other cities. Around 1,600 sociology and anthropology degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in OH: $31,400.

Theater and Drama
Our listing contains 57 theater and drama schools and colleges in Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Springfield, Tiffin, Athens, and 43 other cities. About 700 theater and drama diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for theater and drama programs in OH is approximately $29,600.

Theology and Religion
We reviewed 59 theology and religion schools and colleges in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Delaware, Findlay, Saint Clairsville, and 44 other cities. Around 1,000 theology and religion degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion programs in OH: $26,600.