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Hilbert College is a four-year college located in Hamburg, New York. It was established in 1957 by Mother Collette Hilbert of the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Joseph. The college’s campus is spread over 50 acres. It offers more than 10 four-year degree programs and is one of the few colleges in the country to offer programs in Economic Crime Investigation.
Hilbert College is a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and is classified as an NCAA Division III institution. It fields teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, volleyball and golf. Its sports teams are known by the nickname Hawks. Students at Hilbert College can participate in clubs and organizations like the Adventure Club, the Human Services Association, the Communication Club, the Campus Ministry Club and the Society of Fine Arts. Honor clubs include Alpha Beta Gamma, Chi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Tau Delta and Lambda Epsilon Chi.
The campus of Hilbert is in Hamburg, NY, which is a large suburb. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Hilbert is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Hilbert is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Hilbert has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,046 students enrolled (756 full-time equivalent).
Hilbert values student athletics, and belongs to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"An independent Catholic college with a Franciscan spirit, Hilbert College encourages personal and organizational change through vision and hope, and creates a meaningful, unique undergraduate educational experience based in the liberal arts that enables graduates to impact positively their professions and communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Hilbert College
5200 S Park Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075-1597
General Phone: (716) 649-7900
http://www.hilbert.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 119 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Business and Management | 45 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, MIS |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | human services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Media | 5 | media studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | rehabilitation |
Number of programs and degrees for Hilbert in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 195 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Hilbert had a total enrollment of 1,046 students (756 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 98% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Hilbert offers campus housing for 96 of its 756 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamburg, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,350 |
| Room and board | $ 6,950 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Hilbert participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 273500)
Hilbert has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $64,573 | 10 | $62,244 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $49,420 | 4 | $51,930 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $45,159 | 9 | $42,973 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $55,185 | 23 | $52,909 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hilbert Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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