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The campus of Hilbert is in Hamburg, New York, 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.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Hilbert had 1,109 students enrolled (940 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. Hilbert values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hilbert College, an independent Catholic college with a Franciscan spirit, 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
http://www.hilbert.edu
Hilbert awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 136 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 61 | business management, accounting, accounting technology, banking |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | community organization |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | data processing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Hilbert in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 249 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 8 |
In 2005, Hilbert had a total enrollment of 1,109 students (940 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 93% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Hilbert offers campus housing for 164 of its 940 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 424 | 401 | 95% | 165 | 41% |
| Men | 186 | 176 | 95% | 72 | 41% |
| Women | 238 | 224 | 94% | 93 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 60% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,930 |
| Room and board | $ 5,580 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,180 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $53,541 | 9 | $53,354 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $43,870 | 4 | $46,479 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,899 | 6 | $38,224 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $46,955 | 19 | $47,129 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(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 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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