Admission & Financial Aid

Admission to Hiram
Hiram College admits students whose records demonstrate they have the ability to succeed at the College.

Traditional College First-Year Student Admission Criteria and Required Credentials
Hiram College operates on the Rolling Admission Plan for First-Year students and adheres to the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Most First-Year students enrolling for the fall semester at Hiram for the first time apply for admission, notify the institution of their intent to accept their offer of admission, and pay their commitment deposits by the preceding May 1. Hiram will offer admission to qualified students as their credentials arrive until we project that we will reach our First-Year student capacity. In general, because our distinctive First-Year program is integral to establishing student success, First-Year students are only admitted for the fall semester. Spring and summer semester application may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Application and credential review is holistic and there is no single set of fixed criteria that determine admissibility to Hiram. Each admission application and its supporting credentials are carefully read and given individual consideration. Hiram College reserves the right to make the final determination of a student’s admissibility to the College.

First-Year Students entering the Traditional College at Hiram are required to submit the following credentials in order to be considered for admission:

  • A completed Application for Admission - We accept both hard copy and on-line applications, although on-line applications are preferred. As of the publication of this catalog, Hiram is a participating member with The Common Application consortium.
  • A $ 35 application fee – waived for students applying on-line
  • Results from either the ACT or SAT. Check with The Office of Admission for up-to-date information as to which portions of the test are required. The preferred method of submitting ACT or SAT scores to Hiram is by listing Hiram College as a score recipient at the time of test registration. Hiram’s ACT code number is 3280; the SAT code number is 1297.
  • Official secondary school transcripts

Important supporting credentials for First-Year students entering the Traditional College at Hiram include:

  • An essay on a topic included in the application materials
  • A recommendation from the school counselor
  • A recommendation from a teacher
  • Note: Students who participate in Ohio ’s post-secondary enrollment options or similar programs in other states where high school students enroll in college courses for credit prior to obtaining a high school diploma should supply official transcripts from any and all colleges and universities they attended. These students are to apply to Hiram College as First-Year students and not transfer students.

While admission to Hiram College is based upon a holistic review of the application and credentials, student admitted to Hiram generally have the following in common

  • Successful completion of a challenging secondary school college preparatory curriculum with grades generally reflecting above average to superior academic attainment in the following subject areas
    • 4 units of English
    • 3 units of mathematics; 4 units preferred
    • 3 units of science; including 2 units of lab sciences preferred
    • 3 units of social sciences
    • 2 units of the same foreign language
    • 1 unit of the arts

  • ACT or SAT scores that correlate to, or exceed, the level of academic achievement in the college preparatory core

While demonstrated academic achievement as evidenced by the academic record is the most important criterion for admission, other factors which may be used to determine admission include:

  • An in-person interview – While in-person interviews are not required for admission, they are strongly encouraged. Qualities such as seriousness of purpose, emotional maturity, and breadth and depth of interests may affect the admission decision. Interviews may also provide admission professionals with insights into academic record patterns.
  • Co-curricular participation/excellence/leadership, community service, Hiram affinity, or employment records - Hiram seeks students who will enhance our learning community in and out of the classroom. We look for students who have developed talents and leadership skills in co-curricular student groups, community service opportunities, sectarian and non-sectarian groups outside of school, as well as in the arts and athletics. Hiram encourages the enrollment of legacy students.

First-Year students may begin to apply for fall admission to Hiram’s Traditional College on the 1st of August preceding the start of a student’s 12th grade year or equivalent. Hiram awards institutional academic based and need based gift assistance on a rolling basis throughout the admission cycle. However, to be eligible for maximum scholarship consideration, completed Applications for Admission and all supporting credentials should be submitted by the 20th of December proceeding the subsequent academic year for which applicants wish to enroll. Hiram College reserves the right to revoke offers of admission to students who do not successfully complete their final semester(s) of enrollment following the offer of admission or whose level of academic achievement varies significantly from their record at the time of the offer of admission. Students who have been admitted to the College are required to pay a non-refundable financial deposit and submit written intent of their desire to accept their offers of admission by deadlines given to them at the time of the offer of admission. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the offer of admission without notice.

First-Year students should contact The Office of Admission, located in Teachout Price Hall, at 800.362.5280 or visit us at admission.hiram.edu for information about visiting Hiram College and obtaining up-to-date application information.

Traditional College Transfer Student Admission Criteria and Required Credentials
Hiram welcomes applications from qualified students who wish to transfer from other colleges and universities. Note: Students who participate in Ohio ’s post-secondary enrollment options or similar programs in other states where high school students enroll in college courses for credit prior to obtaining a high school diploma should apply to Hiram College as First-Year students and not transfer students.

Hiram College ’s residency requirements state that a student must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit at Hiram to obtain a Hiram College degree. Therefore students transferring to Hiram’s Traditional College should expect to spend two years in residence to receive their degrees.

Hiram College ’s transfer equivalency policy states that courses in which students have earned grades of C or better, and which correspond to those offered at Hiram, are generally accepted for transfer of credit. Transfer credit hours are not included in the student’s Hiram grade-point average.

Transfer students entering the Traditional College at Hiram are required to submit the following credentials in order to be considered for admission:

  • An Application for Admission - We accept both hard copy and on-line applications, although on-line applications are preferred. As of the publication of this catalog, Hiram is a participating member with The Common Application consortium.
  • A $ 35 application fee – waived for students applying on-line
  • Official Transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended and/or enrolled.
  • A Transfer Status Waiver Form completed by the Dean of Students Office or the Student Conduct Office at the institution from which the student is transferring. As a practice, students with outstanding or resolved conduct issues of a serious nature are not offered admission to Hiram College .

Transfer Students who have successfully completed less that one year (24 semester hours) of college or university coursework at a regionally accredited institution are required to supply:

  • Results from either the ACT or SAT if the student is under 24 years old at the time of admission. Check with The Office of Admission for up-to-date information as to which portions of the test are required.
  • Official secondary school transcripts

Important supporting credentials for Transfer students entering the Traditional College at Hiram include:

  • An essay on a topic included in the application materials
  • A recommendation from a college instructor

Students may transfer into Hiram for either the fall or spring semesters. Applicants should submit a transfer application to the Office of Admission no later than August 1st for fall semester enrollment and December 1st for spring semester. Transfer student admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Generally, transfer students need to be in good academic standing with their current or most recent college and eligible to re-enroll, and show a level of academic achievement that suggests success at Hiram College . Hiram College reserves the right to make the final determination of a student’s admissibility to the College. All offers of admission are conditional upon the receipt of all final transcripts and any other conditions specified at the time of admission. Hiram College reserves the right to revoke offers of admission to students who do not successfully complete their final semester(s) of enrollment following the offer of admission or whose level of academic achievement varies significantly from their record at the time of the offer of admission. Students who have been admitted to the College are required to pay a non-refundable financial deposit and submit written intent of their desire to accept their offers of admission by deadlines given to them at the time of the offer of admission. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the offer of admission without notice.

Transfer students should contact The Office of Admission, located in Teachout Price Hall, at 800.362.5280 or visit us at admission.hiram.edu for information about visiting Hiram College and obtaining up-to-date application information.

Deferred Admission
Students who do not wish to enroll in college directly after graduation from secondary school may wait one year before entering Hiram. Upon notification of acceptance, students should submit the non-refundable deposit and indicate that they would like to defer admission. Hiram will then reserve a place for them for the following academic year.

Advanced Placement
Hiram College accepts credit from Advanced Placement and College Level Examination Program subject examinations. The scores that must be obtained to earn credit are available from the Office of the Registrar. Your Hiram College admission counselor may also assist you in obtaining these scores upon request.

International Baccalaureate Placement
Applicants who have received an International Baccalaureate Diploma and students receiving scores of five or greater on individual Higher Level examinations will be granted credit and advanced course placement.

Post Secondary Enrollment Credit
Students who participate in Ohio ’s post-secondary enrollment options or similar programs in other states where high school students enroll in college courses for credit prior to obtaining a high school diploma should supply official transcripts from any and all colleges and universities they attended. Students may receive Hiram College credit for this coursework subject to Hiram’s transfer equivalency policies. These students are to apply to Hiram College as First-Year students and not transfer students. Generally, Hiram accepts students into the PSEO program who have mastered secondary school coursework up through the 10th grade level at a high level of proficiency and who have taken the ACT or SAT and scored at a level at or above the mean of our incoming First-Year class.

Traditional College International Student Admission Criteria and Required Credentials
Hiram is committed to international education and values the cultural, ethnic, and geographic diversity of its student body. International students who wish to apply should contact:

Director of International Admission
Hiram College
P.O. Box 96
Hiram , Ohio 44234
U.S.A.

Fax: 330.569.5944

E-mail: interal@hiram.edu

To be considered for admission, a student should submit the following materials:

  • The completed application form;
  • Certified true copies of original records and certificates mailed by the registrar of the institutions (translations not acceptable without a copy of the original) for all secondary schools, institutes, colleges and universities attended;
  • The score report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants for whom English is not their native language. Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency;
  • Results of the SAT I or ACT sent directly from the testing agency;
  • A $35.00 non-refundable application fee in U.S. dollars payable by check on a bank account with an international bank routing number on the check;
  • A 300 to 500 word essay;
  • Two letters of recommendation; and
  • The results of any state or national comprehensive examinations.

International students must be prepared to meet the total cost of their education at Hiram through personal resources (please refer to the fees and charges section of the catalog). The College offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to applicants with outstanding academic credentials, but offers no need-based financial aid to non-U.S. citizens.

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