Hilbert College

5200 S Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075-1597
Tel: (716)649-7900
Private not-for-profit | 1,075 students
An independent Catholic college with a Franciscan spirit, Hilbert encourages personal and organizational change through vision and hope. The college also creates a meaningful, unique undergraduate educational experience based in the liberal arts that enables graduates to positively impact their professions and communities.

School Overview:

Hilbert College
CountyErie County, NY
Title IV EligibleParticipat
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution LevelFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
78 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment1,075 students1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
919 students1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
156 students137 students
 
# Undergraduate Students
1,033 students 1,507 students
# Graduate Students
42 students129 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%1%
% Asian
1%2%
% Hawaiian
-1%
% Hispanic
4%3%
% Black
5%6%
% White
87%84%
% Two or more races
2%2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$19,440$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$19,440$24,744
 
Percent Admitted77%64%

School Notes:

  • Hilbert College education goes beyond the classroom. You'll have close working relationships with outstanding faculty, opportunities to gain hands-on experience through internships, and discover career directions you never considered before. Based on a stimulating liberal arts education, Hilbert's approach inspires a passion for learning and provides you a foundation for life. You'll be prepared to start your career immediately or continue your education at the graduate level.
  • Hilbert's Liberal Arts Program aims to provide you with a background that will enable you to pursue your career or profession of choice and lead a meaningful personal life. Hilbert offers academic programs that are challenging and rewarding, leading students to a successful transition to the workplace or to graduate study.
  • There is always something to see or do at Hilbert. From athletics, activities, and student organizations, to local attractions, student services, and residence living, Student Life offers you a chance to learn more about yourself and those around you, or just have fun!
  • Hilbert College is located approximately 10 miles south of Buffalo on South Park Avenue (NY Rte. 62) in suburban Hamburg, New York. The most convenient way to reach South Park Avenue and the campus is via the New York State Thruway.
  • Hilbert's degree programs are registered by the New York State Education Department and the college is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
Related School Videos

View more school videos

Nearby Schools:

Hilbert College
0 mi. away
Medaille College
12.2 mi. away
Daemen College
14.6 mi. away
Houghton College
40.7 mi. away

View all schools in: New York, Erie , Hamburg, Zip 14075

Recent Articles:

Evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college
Published January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.

Why choose a liberal arts college?
This article explores the many reasons to choose a liberal arts college over a public university or technical college.

History of a Liberal Arts Education
This is a short history of a liberal arts education from ancient antiquity to modern day liberal arts colleges.

  • More articles: About Liberal Arts Colleges
  • REQUEST FREE
    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION:

    I am a:
    Email:
    Parent or guardian name:
    First name:
    Middle name:
    Last name:
    Student date of birth:
    Country of citizenship:
    Student is:
    Target start date:
    Name of current school:
    School type:
    Applying for financial aid?:

    Please describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student.

    Address:
    City:
    Country:
    State:
    Zip:

    (enter "N/A" if not applicable)
    Phone:

    Allow other schools to send me information. Share your information with all schools on our site and let them send you brochures.

    Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information.You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

    Most Popular Articles:

    • Choosing A Liberal Arts College
      You've decided to attend a liberal arts college. Congratulations. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding which liberal arts college to attend and you might not know where to begin. It is important to ensure that the college you select is one that will meet your personal needs as well as your educational ones. Following are some guidelines to help you determine which liberal arts college is best for you.
    • Characteristics of a Liberal Arts College
      This article explains the characteristics of a liberal arts institution. It also offers insight into the admissions process for liberal arts colleges.
    • History of a Liberal Arts Education
      This is a short history of a liberal arts education from ancient antiquity to modern day liberal arts colleges.
    • Evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college
      This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
    • What is a Liberal Arts College?
      A liberal arts college is a four-year higher-learning institution, usually found in the United States. These colleges emphasize a broad undergraduate education.
    • More articles: About Liberal Arts Colleges