Hilbert College

Hilbert College

Hamburg, NY, USA

Named for Mother Colette Hilbert of the founding Franciscan Sisters of St Joseph, Hilbert College is a Franciscan college in the Buffalo metro area. Hilbert grants undergraduate degrees in 18 academic majors including one of the only Computer Security and Information Assurance programs in the United States. As a Franciscan institution, Hilbert holds a number of religious-themed observances throughout the year such as a Live Nativity, Blessing of the Brains, and St. Francis Week featuring a Peace Walk. For athletically inclined students, Hilbert fields 15 varsity sports teams known as the Hawks.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Roman Catholic
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
93%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1025
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
784
Total Number of Undergrads
728
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
77%
20-39 Students
21%
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$17,397
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$29,900
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$29,900
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,500
Books and Supplies
$750

Aid & Grants

0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$14,017
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,884
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,284

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
96%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,756
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,810
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$253

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Student Organizations
20
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
31%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Division III Independents

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Rochester
New York
Jamestown
Washington
Charlotte
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
70%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,700

What Students Are Saying

Hilbert College is a great school and I recommend the college to all students. My professors sent me an email on my first day of classes welcoming me into their school. Hilbert College provides small class sizes, which help to assist students especially during their first semester.
Elizabeth from Blasdell, NY
I recently got accepted to Hilbert College and took a visit there a few days ago. May I say, Hilbert College is the one for me! I plan on majoring Forensic Science and technology and I can't wait to attend Hilbert this fall !!!!!
hilbert has small class sizes.
a small campus.
job opportunities on and off campus.
Tiffany from Buffalo, NY
Insightful, experienced professors who are always available for further discussions on academics and career paths.

Small classes that offer professor and student interaction.

Professors that allow you to offer your insight in discussions, not just tell you what you should think about a topic or situation.
Janine from Springville, NY
I would say out of 5 stars Hilbert College is a solid 3.5! It has been the perfect 1st semester for me and I will have the same for my second half. They make you feel like you're never alone, there is always someone there if you need help.
Antanay from Buffalo, NY
Hilbert College offers the college experience in a small package. It's great if you're coming from a small/large high school. Everyone is friendly and willing to help if you need assistance.
Olean, NY
Hilbert College is everything that I expected a college to be. I have found the student to be socialable and the faculty to be approachable. I couldn't ask for more from a college.
Julianne from Allegany, NY
A nice small school with great faculty, and staff. They are very helpful for a person returning to school after a long absence.
Alan from Springville, NY