Founded
- 1957 by Sister Edwina Bogel, FSSJ.
- Named for Mother Colette Hilbert, foundress of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph (FSSJ).
Type
- Franciscan, Catholic, private, four-year college.
President
- Cynthia Zane, Ed.D. (2006-present)
Campus
- Located in Hamburg, N.Y., approximately 10 minutes south of Buffalo.
- 60-acre campus
Students
- 809 undergraduates
- 57 graduate students
Faculty
- 49 full-time faculty
- 76 part-time faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
Academic Programs
- Accounting: commercial
- Accounting: economic crime investigation (ECI)
- Accounting: (4+1) MS in conjunction St. Bonaventure University
- Business Management
- Small Business Management
- Global Business Management
- Sports Industry Management
- Business Management: (4 + 1) MBA in conjunction with St. Bonaventure University
- Computer Security and Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice (4 + 1) Masters in Criminal Justice Administration
- Cybersecurity (in collaboration with SBU)
- Digital Media & Communication
- English
- Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Science/Crime Scene Investigation (4 + 1) Masters in Criminal Justice Administration
- Human Services
- Human Services (4 +1) Masters in Public Administration
- Liberal Studies
- Paralegal Studies
- Political Science
- Political Science (4 + 1) Masters in Public Administration
- Psychology
- Risk Management
3 Bachelor-Level Adult and Evening Programs:
Offered on Tuesday evenings: 24 college credits required to enroll
- Conflict Studies and Dispute Resolution
- Organizational Development
- Business Management
3 Graduate-Level Programs
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration - Health Administration Track
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
Degrees
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, 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Telephone: (267) 284-5000. E-mail: info@msche.org Spanish: españolinfo@msche.org
Also, Hilbert's legal studies department is accredited by the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL 60654-7598. Fax Number: 312/988-5483
Student Activities
- More than 20 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.
Athletics
- NCAA Division III institution.
- Member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and North Eastern Athletic Conference.
Team Name
School Colors
Outreach & Learning
Institute for Law and Justice
Established 2000
Only institute of its kind in Western New York that serves as a general support vehicle for law and justice-related issues and projects.
Academic Services Center
Comprehensive center committed to academic excellence and student success.
McGrath Library
- More than 50,000 electronic journals.
- 36,500 books , plus 217 print journals.
- 1,300 videos/DVDs.
- More than 100 audio books.
McGrath Library Law Collection is one of largest academic law collections open to the general public in Western New York.
- Legal Research Lab available for students.
Honors Program
Costs
- Undergraduate annual tuition and fees (2017-18): $21,750
- Undergraduate annual room & board (2017-18): $9,000 (based on double occupancy).
- Graduate program tuition: $775 per credit hour.
- Part time tuition: $545 per credit hour.
Financial Assistance
- 87% of students qualify for financial aid.
- 50% of students receive Pell Grants.
- More than $4 million total in Hilbert scholarships available, including numerous academic, institutional and private scholarships.
- FAFSA school code is 002735
- TAP school code is 2083
Calendar
- Undergraduate: Two semesters and summer sessions.
- Graduate: Five-week sessions. Accelerated cohort model.
- Adult and Evening Programs: 7 week sessions, six per year. Hybrid model with Tuesday evening classes and weekly online component.