Hiram College
Former names | Western Reserve Eclectic Institute (1850-1867) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | March 1, 1850 |
Academic affiliations | Annapolis Group NEOMED Shoals Marine Lab |
| Endowment | $130 million (2018) |
| President | Robert E. Bohrer II |
Academic staff | 104 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 1,011 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 983 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 28 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | College town, 110-acre (0.45 km2) |
| Colors | (Navy blue and white) |
| Nickname | Terriers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III — NCAC |
| Website | hiram.edu |
Hiram College (/ˈhaɪrəm/ HY-rəm) is a private liberal arts college in Hiram, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute by Amos Sutton Hayden and other members of the Disciples of Christ Church. The college is nonsectarian and coeducational. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Among its alumni is James A. Garfield, who also served as a college instructor and principal before he was President of the United States.