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Hiram College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range830 to 1030
ACT Range16 to 23
Average GPA3.29
Acceptance Rate92.4%

Hiram’s 92% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many students, so your focus should be presenting steady academics and a clear fit. If you submit scores, aim near 1030 SAT or 23 ACT; if not, make sure your GPA and coursework carry the academic case.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Hiram College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Hiram College enrolls about 1,026 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Hiram has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Location

Hiram, OH

Undergrad Enrollment1,026
Freshman Retention72%
SettingRural
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1
Graduation Rate55%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Hiram College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Hiram, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if you want a stronger superscore, and confirm Hiram’s application timing before relying on a fall score.

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What you'll actually pay

Hiram is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $27,600, and 78% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $11,584, with a FAFSA priority deadline of November 15.

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Tuition and Fees$27,600
Room and Board$11,850
Average Merit Award$11,584
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid78%
Average Aid Package$23,164
Average Debt at Grad$26,754

Hiram College’s listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $39,450. Aid is common, with 78% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $23,164. Merit scholarships average $11,584, which can meaningfully reduce the billed price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,754.

Student life at Hiram College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Pep band
Dance
Musical theater
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
International student organization
Campus ministries
Housing

83% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Coed
Living-learning
Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 2% of women join sororities.

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