Hilbert College
Hilbert College is a private research university in Hamburg, New York, enrolling about 921 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 97.20% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,309 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $33,740
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,723 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.20% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 921 94.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.31%
- Average SAT Score: 1060
Hilbert College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hilbert College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hilbert College?
Hilbert College is located in Hamburg, NY (ZIP 14075-1597).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Hilbert College public or private?
Hilbert College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Hilbert College cost?
Published tuition: $33,740.
Average net price after aid: $22,723.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,903 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,389 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,162 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,732 |
| $110,001+ | $24,329 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $134,960.
How hard is it to get into Hilbert College?
Admission rate: 97.20%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1060.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Hilbert College?
Total enrollment: 921 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hilbert College?
150%-time completion rate: 56.31%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of Hilbert College earn?
Median earnings: $45,369 six years after entry; $48,309 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,750.
48.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hilbert College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (132 completions)
- CIP 430406 (36 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (30 completions)
- CIP 520201 (15 completions)
- General Psychology (13 completions)
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning (10 completions)
- CIP 090702 (6 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (6 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (5 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hilbert College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.20%; completion rate 56.31%; median earnings $48,309 at 10 years; net price $22,723. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$33,740
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hilbert College was $33,740.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,723
2024 Value
In 2024 Hilbert College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,723.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,892 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,723 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$134,960 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Hilbert College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.30%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hilbert College was 0.30%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hilbert College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,940 | $19,940 | $14,597 |
| 2014 | $19,940 | $19,940 | $15,399 |
| 2015 | $20,700 | $20,700 | $15,571 |
| 2016 | $21,300 | $21,300 | $16,700 |
| 2017 | $21,800 | $21,800 | $17,787 |
| 2018 | $22,350 | $22,350 | $15,188 |
| 2019 | $23,450 | $23,450 | $15,460 |
| 2020 | $24,530 | $24,530 | $17,082 |
| 2021 | $25,680 | $25,680 | $17,195 |
| 2022 | $29,900 | $29,900 | $17,107 |
| 2023 | $32,150 | $32,150 | $22,100 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.20% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1060
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hilbert College in 2024 is 921 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.73% 100% Completion Time
56.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.73% of students graduating from Hilbert College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hilbert College.
Return on Investment
$24,750 Median Student Debt
$48,309 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
431.50% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hilbert College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 43.0406: 36 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 30 completions
CIP 52.0201: 15 completions
General Psychology: 13 completions
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning: 10 completions
CIP 09.0702: 6 completions
Public Administration and Social Service: 6 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 5 completions
General Biological Sciences: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 132 completions
Most popular programs at Hilbert College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hilbert College graduates.
About
Hilbert College is a private non-profit institution located in Hamburg, NY, offering 14 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 921 students. The admission rate is 97.20%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1060. The institution maintains a 56.31% graduation rate. Approximately 48.24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Hamburg, NY 14075-1597
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Hilbert College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Hilbert College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $33,740 and average net price is $22,723 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Hilbert College?
The admission rate is 97.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Hilbert College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Hilbert College reports midpoint SAT about 1060.
What do graduates of Hilbert College earn?
Median earnings are $45,369 six years after entry and $48,309 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hilbert College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hilbert College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,750.
How big is Hilbert College?
Total enrollment is about 921 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Hilbert College public or private?
Hilbert College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hamburg, NY.
Is Hilbert College an HBCU?
No. Hilbert College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hilbert College a tribal college?
No. Hilbert College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hilbert College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hilbert College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.0%).
Is Hilbert College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Hilbert College: Roman Catholic.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.