2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,187

Net Price

93%

Admitted

14%

Enrolled

53%

Graduation Rate

13/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Hiram College

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,335. In 2021, there were 11 psychology and social work graduates.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

11

Total Enrollment

1,335

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Hiram College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology11
Total Graduates11
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,870 students applied to the Hiram College. The university admitted 93% and 14% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Ohio universities is 7,886. On average, all Ohio institutions admit 73% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Hiram College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 71%. Compared to all Ohio four or more years colleges, the percentage is 68%.

The overall graduation rate for Hiram College is 53%, compared to 50% for all Ohio universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare HC to Ohio Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Hiram College to the average of all Ohio four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

HC

1,870

Applicants

93%

Percent Admitted

14%

Percent Enrolled

71%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

OH Colleges

7,886

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

68%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 64 or 65% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 35 or 35% part-time faculty members employed at Hiram College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 64 or 65%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

HC

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

65%

Percent Full-Time

35%

Percent Part-Time

65%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

OH Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

46%

Percent Full-Time

54%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Hiram College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $25,000, and the average cost for books and supplies is $700.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $6,612 and the average cost for graduate fees is $225.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Hiram College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Hiram College2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,500
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,572
Total Living Expenses$13,072
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$25,000
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$700
Total Undergraduate Expenses$38,772
In-State, Graduate Tuition$6,612
In-State, Graduate Fees$225
Total Graduate Expenses$6,837
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Hiram College is $17,187. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Hiram College to all Ohio universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

HC

$38,772

Cost to Attend

$17,513

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,187

Net Price

OH Colleges

$33,864

Cost to Attend

$13,303

Average Financial Aid

92%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,137

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 227 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 847 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $17,513.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid847$17,513
Pell Grants438$4,927
Federal Student Loans692$7,046
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Hiram College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

HC

847

Grant or Scholarship Aid

43%

Grants or Scholarships

438

Number of Pell Grants

22%

Pell Grants

692

Federal Student Loans

35%

Federal Student Loans

OH Colleges

3,067

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,168

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,802

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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