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Centrally positioned between Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, Hiram College is a nationally recognized college in Ohio for excellence in higher education and commitment to helping students learn, grow, and succeed. As a private college, Hiram offers a distinctive learning environment that focuses on close student-faculty interactions and experiential learning opportunities.

Read how Hiram’s accomplishments have led to growing recognition and placement among the nation’s top private colleges.

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Jacob Charlton

JACOB CARLETON ’24 | Crime, Law, and Justice and Psychology Double Major


“I have a much clearer path that I intend to follow in pursuit of my ideal career than I did when I first started at Hiram. I have also developed my skills and routines of studying and writing to become much more efficient and successful in my academics.”

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Hiram is boldly different, allowing you the opportunity to learn and grow. Learn more about what opportunities await you at one of the top colleges in Ohio.

Centrally positioned between Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, Hiram College is a nationally recognized college in Ohio for excellence in higher education and commitment to helping students learn, grow, and succeed. As a private college, Hiram offers a distinctive learning environment that focuses on close student-faculty interactions and experiential learning opportunities.

Read how Hiram’s accomplishments have led to growing recognition and placement among the nation’s top private colleges.

Javonne Gray

JAVONNE GRAY ’11 | Nursing Major


“It was at Hiram during a medical sociology course that I realized that I wanted to support laboring women.”

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Hiram is boldly different, allowing you the opportunity to learn and grow. Learn more about what opportunities await you at one of the top colleges in Ohio.

Life at a Private College: Explore Hiram’s Campus

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THE UNIQUE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT A SMALL, PRIVATE COLLEGE

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Undergraduate Majors

10:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

94%

Career Achievement Outcomes

Life at Hiram

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Students walking on campus in the fall
Hiram Swimming
Students walking on campus in the fall
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Biological Field Stations
Our facilities offer students the ability rehabilitate wildlife, perform research, and maintain natural areas. Learn More
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Campus Involvement
From our 25+ registered organizations to numerous campus events throughout the year, there are many ways for students to get involved at Hiram. Learn more
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Athletics
Competing in the North Coast Athletic Conference, Hiram has 21 Division III athletic programs for both men and women. Learn More
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Residence Life
Living on campus at Hiram is an exciting experience you’ll remember for a lifetime. Learn more
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What Sets Us Apart from Other Colleges in Ohio? 

When students choose small liberal arts colleges for their education, they are choosing an institution that takes pride in fostering connections and providing an unparalleled level of engagement and resources. 

At Hiram College, our students are our top priority. With a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, our students experience the unique level of student-faculty commitment that can only be found at a private college. Hiram pairs an ideal student-to-faculty ratio with a range of majors and minors, and a plethora of real-world experience through internships and experiential learning opportunities. Our 500 plus acre biological field station offers students opportunities that can’t be found on most campuses including caring for 30 plus onsite animal ambassadors, rehabilitating wildlife, field research, and maintaining several natural areas under the direction of faculty and professional staff.

A Range of Majors from Our Northeast Ohio Private College 

At Hiram, we offer 33 majors, 37 minors, pre-professional concentrations, and two dual-degree opportunities. From nursing degrees to accounting degrees and beyond, we’ve got a program that will fulfill your needs. 

Students who graduate from private Ohio colleges like Hiram are well-equipped for career placement, and we’re proud to maintain a 95% rate of employment after graduation among our alumni. Hiram provides a number of internship and field station opportunities for our students, as we understand and promote the value of real-life, hands-on learning opportunities and experiences. 

Campus Life at a Small Private College 

Hiram College is nestled in the quiet town of Hiram, Ohio. Campus life at our eclectic liberal arts college provides students with a home away from home, and we are conveniently centrally located between Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland, Ohio. Hiram College offers a wide range of sports, clubs, and organizations, and we encourage students to be involved in campus activities and functions. The field station also hosts a variety of events throughout the year aimed at getting all students involved in environmental outreach, learning about native wildlife, and campus sustainability.

Become a Highly Employable, Good Citizen of the World with Hiram College

We strive to provide our students with the education and tools they need to reach their personal and professional goals. We work closely and diligently with each of our students to ensure that they are given every opportunity for meaningful and impactful development. 

Your search for colleges in Ohio that offer a hands-on approach to education, a balanced campus life, and challenging and engaging courses ends here. Choosing our northeast Ohio liberal arts college means choosing a path of growth on an educational journey to become a highly employable, good citizen of the world.

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