The pond and Swan Auditorium at Hilbert College

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

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

3 Graduate-Level Programs

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

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

Scholarships & Grants Net Price Calculator Financial FAQs Payment Details

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.

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.