Hillsdale College is a private, conservative, Christian liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan. It was founded in 1844 by members of the Free Will Baptists. Hillsdale's required core curriculum includes courses on the Great Books, the U.S. Constitution, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Though established by Freewill Baptists, Hillsdale has been officially non-denominational since its inception. It was the first American college to prohibit in its charter any discrimination based on race, religion, or sex, and became an early force for the abolition of slavery.

Mission Statement - As a nonsectarian Christian institution, Hillsdale College maintains -by precept and example- the immemorial teachings and practices of the Christian faith.

Recently, though, Hillsdale has become more widely known as the go-to resource for conservatives looking to overhaul K-12 education. For some, the college's name is shorthand for civics lessons that teach children to love America and reject the notion that racism still permeates society.

Although Hillsdale is not a Catholic college, its Catholic presence is strong. Over 40% of the student body is Catholic.

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No. Students from almost all the world's religious traditions are represented at Baylor. Historically, the two largest non-Christian groups of students are Hindus and Muslims. Some Baylor students have no religious affiliation.

Founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell Sr. and Elmer L. Towns, Liberty is among the world's largest Christian universities and the largest private non-profit universities in the United States by total student enrollment.

Founded in 1844, Hillsdale prohibited in its charter discrimination based on race, religion, or sex - the first college in America to do so. The charter also outlined a scientific, literary, and theological education that “best develops the minds and improves the hearts” of its students.

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Hillsdale College Rankings Hillsdale College is ranked #39 out of 211 National Liberal Arts Colleges. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

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