Hillsdale College Baseball
Hillsdale College (HC) · Hillsdale, Michigan · Private nonprofit university
Hillsdale College Baseball coaches
Coaches at Hillsdale College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Hillsdale College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Great Midwest Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- hillsdalechargers.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 8 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 90% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Hillsdale College in Hillsdale.
- Location
- Hillsdale, Michigan
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Undenominational
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- hillsdale.edu
About Hillsdale College Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tom Vessella, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Hillsdale College Baseball staff of 5 coaches, verified June 2026. Hillsdale College (HC) competes in NCAA Division II Baseball as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Hillsdale College is a small private school in Hillsdale, Michigan with 1,792 undergraduates, a 21% acceptance rate and an average net price of $26,030 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Hillsdale College Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tom Vessella, the Head Baseball Coach and Ryan Van Amburg, the Associate Head Baseball Coach - Recruiting Coordinator. Hillsdale College has 5 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Tom can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Hillsdale College typically score 1320–1490 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Hillsdale College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Hillsdale College Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Hillsdale College D2?
Yes. Hillsdale College competes in NCAA Division II Baseball, in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Is Hillsdale College public or private?
Hillsdale College is a private nonprofit school in Hillsdale, Michigan.
What conference is Hillsdale College Baseball in?
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
Does Hillsdale College offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Hillsdale College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Hillsdale College Baseball have?
5 coaches, led by Tom Vessella, the Head Baseball Coach.
How much does Hillsdale College cost?
In-state tuition is $31,780 and out-of-state tuition is $31,780 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,030.
What is the Hillsdale College acceptance rate?
21% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Hillsdale College?
Admitted students typically score 1320–1490 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Hillsdale College Baseball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.