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Founded in 1850, Hiram College cherishes its heritage as an institution of academic excellence and rare distinction.Here are a few reasons why people choose Hiram:
Tuition Guarantee
College costs are rising everywhere, but Hiram guarantees tuition will not increase over a student's four years.
The Hiram Plan
In our unique semester system, students study a normal course load for twelve weeks, and then spend the last three weeks concentrating on one class.
Hands-On Learning
Small class sizes mean individualized attention. Hiram students get to know their professors on a one-on-one level, collaborating in research and fieldwork.
Study Abroad
All study abroad programs are run in-house, with Hiram staff and professors shaping and leading each trip. Twenty-nine percent of the Class of 2011 studied abroad.
Centers of Distinction
Classroom instruction meets real world application through our seven Centers of Distinction, which bring in speakers, provide internships, hold workshops and more.
Field Station
Established in 1967, this treasure trove of natural resources provides students with the opportunity to supplement classroom activities with hands-on learning experiences.
Hiram College holds the following recognition:
- One of 13 percent of colleges nationwide with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honor society in the U.S.
- Ranked among the best liberal arts colleges in the country by Washington Monthly in 2012-2013, with particularly high marks in student service.
- Recognized among the top 15 percent of colleges nationwide by the Princeton Review, in the 2012-2013 edition of The Best 377 Colleges.
- Ranked in the top third of colleges in the nation based on affordability and productivity, by Forbes.com in its 2012-2013 top colleges list.
