Hilbert College (Hilbert)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Hamburg, NY that costs an average of $20,955 a year after financial aid, admits 97% of applicants and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,955
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$55,931

Private nonprofitLarge suburb921 undergraduates

Cost of Hilbert

Total cost of attendance (per year)$42,623
Tuition and fees, in-state$35,530
Housing and food (on campus)$15,670
Books and supplies$0
Average net price after aid$20,955

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,906
$30,001–48,000$16,552
$48,001–75,000$22,760
$75,001–110,000$26,207
$110,001+$24,238

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Hilbert's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate97%
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$47,759
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$55,931
Rank in New York (earnings)99th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,625
Typical monthly loan payment$268 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants53%
Students with federal loans73%

Majors and programs at Hilbert

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (23)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections73$44,128$24,281
Security Science and Technology98$37,877$25,750
Accounting and Related Services3——
Biology6——
Business Administration, Management and Operations23—$21,315
Communication and Media Studies———
Community Organization and Advocacy———
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
English Language and Literature———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1——
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Human Services14——
Insurance———
International Business———
Legal Support Services2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities3——
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution———
Political Science and Government6——
Psychology24——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication14——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness3——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Security Science and Technology———

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Human Services———
Legal Support Services———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Security Science and Technology———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections14$56,579—
Public Administration3——
Public Health———

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About Hilbert

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationHamburg, NY
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates921
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitehilbert.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Hilbert's acceptance rate?

Hilbert College admits 97% of applicants.

How much does Hilbert cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $42,623 a year (tuition and fees: $35,530). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,955 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,906.

How much do Hilbert graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $55,931 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 99th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is criminal justice and corrections ($44,128 a year after graduation).

What is Hilbert's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.