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Hiram, Ohio is home to Hiram. Hiram is a rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Hiram go up to the Master's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in mathematics, media, science, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 620.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Hiram has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,111 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Hiram. The school has a residential or campus feel. Hiram offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the North Coast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Hiram College
Hinsdale Hall Third Floor
Hiram, OH 44234
General Phone: (330) 569-3211
Admissions Phone: (330) 569-5169
Financial Aid Phone: (330) 569-5107
http://WWW.HIRAM.EDU
Hiram awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 55 | social services, political science, sociology, humanities, Spanish language, creative writing, French language, English, ... |
| Business And Management | 39 | business management |
| Science | 24 | biology, physics, biomedical sciences, chemistry, chemical physics, natural sciences, biochemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | education, social studies teaching, elementary school teaching, English teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology, psychobiology |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer science, information science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | religion, philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, theater history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Medicine | 0 | neuroscience |
Number of programs and degrees for Hiram in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 223 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Hiram had a total enrollment of 1,111 students (972 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 75% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Hiram offers campus housing for 865 of its 972 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hiram, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 975 | 717 | 74% | 215 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (330) 569-5169
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,180 |
| Room and board | $ 7,610 |
| Room charge | $ 3,590 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,020 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,295 |
Financial Aid:
Hiram participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (330) 569-5107
Hiram has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
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 | 21 | $66,873 | 17 | $57,873 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $51,703 | 7 | $46,726 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $40,206 | 6 | $41,167 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $41,385 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $55,916 | 34 | $50,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hiram Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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