Hillsdale College
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Former names | Michigan Central College (1844–1855) |
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| Motto | Latin: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet |
Motto in English | Strength Rejoices in the Challenge |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | December 4, 1844 |
Religious affiliation | Non-denominational Baptist (historical) |
| Endowment | $900 million (2021) |
| President | Larry P. Arnn |
| Provost | Christopher VanOrman |
| Undergraduates | 1,573 |
| Location | , U.S. 41°55′59″N 84°38′01″W / 41.93306°N 84.63361°W |
| Campus | Rural, 400 acres (160 ha) (84 buildings) |
| Colors | Blue & white |
| Nickname | Chargers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – G-MAC |
| Website | hillsdale |
Hillsdale College is a private, conservative, Christian liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1844 by members of the Free Will Baptists. Women were admitted to the college from its foundation, making the college the second-oldest coeducational institution in the United States, after Oberlin College (1837). Hillsdale's required core curriculum includes courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, theology, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Since the late 20th century, in order to opt out of government mandates tied to funding, Hillsdale has declined both state and federal financial support. Instead, Hillsdale depends entirely on private donations to supplement students' tuition.
Hillsdale no longer has any denominational affiliation but, according to its website, "From the College's start, the moral tenets of Christianity as commonly understood in the Christian tradition have been essential to the mission of the College".