Consumer Information
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CONSUMER INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
Hiram College’s consumer information is provided in compliance with the regulations outlined in the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
- ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
- Majors and Minors
- Hiram Connect – requirement to complete an internship, research project or study away (Class of 2019 forward)
- Accrediting Bodies – Original documents are available in the Dean’s Office. That office can be reached at 330.569.5125.
- Textbook Information – Cost of textbooks, including the ISBN, can be found within the class schedule.
- Athletics
- EADA Report
- Faculty
- Student Body Diversity
- Teacher Preparatory Program Report
- FERPA (FEDERAL EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT)
- WRITTEN ARRANGEMENTS
- Copyright and File Sharing Policies
- Transfer of Credit
- WITHDRAWING FROM HIRAM COLLEGE
- Student Handbook
- Impact on financial aid when withdrawing (Return of Title IV Refund Calculation) – available in the Financial Aid Handbook
- Voter Registration
- Department of Education College Navigator Website
- Financial Aid Contact Information
- Financial Assistance Available
- TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
- HOW TO APPLY
- Student Eligibility Requirements
- Awarding Criteria
- Net Price Calculator
- Verification Process
- Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
- Continued Eligibility for Financial Aid, (including satisfactory academic progress)
- Method and Frequency of Financial Aid Disbursements
- Using Excess Financial Aid to Purchase Books (See the ‘Terrier Cash/Triple D Request’ section)
- STUDY ABROAD
- LOAN INFORMATION
- Basic eligibility information for new and current students
- Exit loan Counseling – for students that have graduated or withdrawn from Hiram College, see the section titled ‘Completing an EXIT Interview’ at the bottom of the following webpage
- Federal Work-Study General Conditions and Responsibilities
- TUITION AND FEES
- WITHDRAWING FROM HIRAM COLLEGE
- CAMPUS SAFETY
- DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICIES
- Traditional College Handbook
- Employees (Staff handbooks, available via the Hiram College Portal – login required)
- Vaccination Policy
- FACILITIES AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
- STUDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE FOR HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION
- Students who feel they have been the victim of sexual harassment from another student should contact the Dean of Student’s Office, Residential Education, or Campus Safety and discuss the options of filing a report. Alleged violators of the sexual harassment policy will be sent through the judicial process and may face disciplinary action.
- Students who feel they have been the victim of sexual harassment from a faculty or staff member should contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, who will investigate and adjudicate any harassment or sexual misconduct complaints involving faculty and staff behavior.
- Download Student Handbook
- Hazing Prevention Education
- EMPLOYEE REPORTING PROCEDURE FOR HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION
- When sexual misconduct occurs, the College sees the health and wellbeing of the victim(s) as the immediate and primary concern. Since time is crucially important in situations like this, the College educates and encourages any employee who finds themselves in this situation to report the incident as soon as possible to the Executive Director of Human Resources.
- If the victim, witness, friend, or family member is reporting an incident after normal business hours, please notify any Campus Safety Officer (330-469-4119 or x6107 on campus). This staff member will put you in direct contact with the Executive Director of Human Resources as soon as possible.
- Download Full Employee Handbook
UNDERGRADUATE
- GRADUATION RATES
- Graduation Rates
- As reported to IPEDS, our six-year graduation rate for first-time, full-time degree-seeking students is 53% for the fall 2016 cohort. (6 year graduation rate)
- Graduation Rates
- RETENTION RATES
- As reported on IPEDS, our retention rate for first-time, full-time degree-seeking students is 69% for the fall 2021 Cohort, returning for the fall 2022
- The retention rate for full-time transfer students from 2021-2022 is 79%.
- Employment and Graduate School Attendance of Recent Graduates
GRADUATE (MAIS PROGRAM)
- GRADUATION RATES
- 194 degree-seeking students since inception (2004)
- 29% graduated within 150% of expected time
4, 5, and 6 Year Graduation Rates
| Cohort | 4 Yr Rate | 5 Yr Rate | 6 Yr Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 50.2 | 55.0 | 55.7 |
| 2012 | 51.5 | 57.3 | 58.5 |
| 2013 | 44.9 | 53.7 | 54.0 |
| 2014 | 40.9 | 49.3 | 49.6 |
| 2015 | 50.6 | 53.1 | 53.1 |
| 2016 | 46.9 | 52.2 | 52.7 |
| 2017 | 49.8 | 58.4 | – |
| 2018 | 48.9 |
Six-Year Graduation Rate By Race/Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black or African American | Hispanic | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | Non-Resident | Two or More Races | White | Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 60.0 | 43.1 | 50.0 | 0 | 66.7 | 20.0 | 59.4 | 66.7 |
| 2012 | – | 100.0 | 40.4 | 44.4 | – | 50.0 | 66.7 | 65.0 | 40.0 |
| 2013 | – | 80.0 | 34.7 | 40.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 40.0 | 62.2 | 47.1 |
| 2014 | 0 | 100.0 | 35.5 | 45.5 | – | 83.3 | 25.0 | 58.9 | 21.4 |
| 2015 | – | 66.7 | 42.9 | 33.3 | – | 100.0 | 16.7 | 59.0 | 46.7 |
| 2016 | – | 100.0 | 36.8 | 20.0 | 100.0 | 66.7 | 75.0 | 62.7 | 11.1 |
Six-Year Graduation Rates By Financial Aid
| Cohort | Pell | Stafford | Neither |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.1% | 50.7% | 73.8% |
| 2011 | 52% | 45.5% | 69.3% |
| 2012 | 55.6% | 50.5% | 68.1% |
| 2013 | 44.7% | 50.7% | 67.2% |
| 2014 | 42.4% | 43.9% | 66.7% |
| 2015 | 48% | 56.6% | 53.1% |
| 2016 | 46.7% | 60% | 57.7% |
Six-Year Graduation Rates By Gender
| Cohort | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 43.7% | 68.5% |
| 2012 | 46.6% | 69.7% |
| 2013 | 49.4% | 59.5% |
| 2014 | 37.9% | 64.5% |
| 2015 | 42.2% | 67.1% |
| 2016 | 42.9% | 64.2% |
Questions regarding this information or requests for paper copies should be sent to Financial Aid at financialaid@hiram.edu or by calling 330.569.5107. Please allow 7-10 business days to process your request.
