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Hilbert Fast Facts

Current Status

Hilbert College is a 4-year private Franciscan College founded in 1957 that offers associate, bachelor, and master degrees to students looking to amplify the good in the world. Degrees are offered on-campus, which is located in Hamburg, NY (approximately 10 minutes south of Buffalo) or online at Hilbert College Global.

About Us Our History

College President

President Michael Brophy

Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D.

2019 - Present

12:1 

Student to Faculty Ratio

60

Acres of Scenic Campus

800+

Students

49/76

Full Time/Part Time Faculty

 Campus Life

Student Activities

  • More than 30 student organizations, clubs and honor societies, plus intramural and club sports.
  • Student Government Association
  • On-campus activities include concerts, dances, Quad Party, religious services, and lectures by renowned speakers.
 

Housing

  • Two residence halls for more than 230 students.
  • On-campus, apartment-style housing for another 68 students.

 Academics

Associate, Bachelor, & 4+1 Programs

  • Accounting
  • Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Biology
  • Business Management
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice (4 + 1) Masters in Criminal Justice Administration 
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Media & Communication
  • English
  • Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation
  • Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (4 + 1) Masters in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Forensic Science: Laboratory Sciences
  • Human Services
  • Human Services (4 +1) Masters in Public Administration
  • Intelligence & Data Analysis
  • Liberal Studies
  • Political Science
  • Political Science (4 + 1) Masters in Public Administration
  • Psychology
  • Sports Industry Management

3 Graduate-Level Programs

  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Public Administration - Health Administration Track
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

Degrees Offered

  • Associate in Applied Science
  • Associate in Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science

 Influential People

Sister Edwina Bogel, FSSJ


Hilbert College was founded in 1957 by Sister Edwina Bogel, FSSJ. She served as college president from 1957-74 and founded the institution as the first private two-year college in WNY.

Mother Collette Hilbert


Our college was named after Mother Colette Hilbert who established the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (FSSJ) in 1897. In 1898, Pope Leo XIII blessed her to become the first Reverend mother of the congregation. 

St. Francis of Assisi


The relationship and love which Francis professed and lived are the core of the spirit which permeates through Hilbert and its people, giving rise to respect among everyone at the college.

 Athletics

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 We are the Hilbert Hawks, a NCAA Division III institution that offers 19 intercollegiate sports for students to explore and excel. We are members of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and our football program competes in the Empire 8 League. Our brand colors are royal and white. 

Men's Sports

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Golf

Women's Sports

  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Golf

 Services

Institute for Law and Justice 
The only institute of its kind in Western New York that serves as a general support vehicle for law and justice-related issues, conferences, and projects.

Academic Services Center
Comprehensive center committed to academic excellence and student success.

McGrath Library
Our library offers more than 50,000 electronic journals, 36,500 books, 217 print journals, 1,300 videos/DVDs, and 100+ audio books. Our Law Collection is one of largest academic law collections open to the general public in Western New York. Our Legal Research Lab is also available for students.

Honors Program
Offered in all majors. 

 Financial Aid & Costs

Student Expenses for 2023-2024

    Student Expenses Full-Time Resident** (12-18 credits) Full-Time Commuter** (12-18 credits) Part-Time Student (1-11 credits)
    Tuition $29,300 per year $29,300 per year $1,300 per credit
    Comprehensive Fee1 $2,000 per year $2,000 per year $50 per credit 
    Wellness Fee2 $350 per year $350 per year $175 per semester
    (students with 6 or more credits)
    Registration Fee  -  - $35 per semester
    Student Activity Fee3 $500 per year $500 per year $20 per credit
    Housing & Meals $14,200 per year  -  -
    Total Cost
    (Not Including Financial Aid)
    $46,350 per year  $32,150 per year  -


    ** Includes laptop
    1. The comprehensive fee covers digital resources such as laptops, digital textbooks, campus safety services, and technology services.
    2. The wellness fee covers wellness services and student support.
    3. The student activity fee covers clubs and organizational programming outside of the classroom.
    *Senior citizens may audit classes on a space available basis as non-matriculated students. Course resource fees apply. 

    Other Applicable 2023 - 2024 Fees : 

    Student Expenses Full-Time Resident (12-18 credits) Full-Time Commuter (12-18 credits) Part-Time Student (1-11 credits)
    Graduation Fee $250 (one-time fee) $250 (one-time fee) $250 (one-time fee)
    Orientation Fee $350 (new students) $350 (new students) $350 (new students)
    Overload charge (over 18 credits) $1,300 per credit  $1,300 per credit  -

Tuition Comparison Chart 

    WNY Higher Education Institution Tuition & Fees
    Hilbert College
    $35,530 Includes laptop & textbooks
    Daemen University
    $35,854
    Canisius University
    $35,880
    D'Youville University
    $35,980
    Niagara University
    $37,190
    St. Bonaventure University
    $42,220

Financial Aid Links

  • FAFSA school code is 002735
  • TAP school code is 2083
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 Regional Accreditation

Hilbert's degree programs are registered by the New York State Education Department and the college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

For more information, visit our accreditation page. 

Hilbert College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

Expanding Access to Academic Opportunities

Hilbert College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Learn more about NC-SARA and how they help their communities gain a broader access to education.

 

 

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