What Hilbert College does

Hilbert College is a private, independent Franciscan college founded in 1957 and located on a 60-acre campus in Hamburg, New York, approximately ten miles south of Buffalo. The institution enrolls 800+ students in undergraduate and graduate programs spanning criminal justice, cybersecurity, forensic science, business, psychology, digital media, public administration, human services, and — most recently — artificial intelligence studies and sports communication. Its criminal justice and forensics programs are nationally ranked (#1 Forensic Science Schools, #8 Cybersecurity Schools per plexuss.com), and its 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports a small-class, practitioner-led teaching model drawing on faculty with FBI, NY State Police, and private-sector backgrounds. The college maintains a Division III athletics program with 19+ teams, in which more than half of the student body participates.

The college operates multiple delivery channels. On-campus instruction is delivered from buildings including Franciscan Hall (Student Union/Admissions), Bogel Hall (cybersecurity, forensics, and modernized science labs), Paczesny Hall (Center for Creative Media with recording studios and editing bays), Campus Center (dining, bookstore, recreation), and McGrath Library. Hilbert College Global provides fully online degrees with multiple start dates and is positioned as one of the region's lowest-cost online tuitions. The college also runs accelerated 4+1 bachelor's/master's pathways, a 3+3 BA/JD partnership with University at Buffalo School of Law, dual-enrollment for high schoolers, summer camps for ages 7-17, and a growing portfolio of AI-themed micro-credentials (Applied AI, IAAI Accelerator Workshop, K-12 Generative AI Workshop).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, room, and board, supplemented by summer session fees ($560 per credit hour), dining services through Metz, conference/event hosting (Swan Auditorium, 460-seat capacity), and the new micro-credential offerings. The college grants $18M+ in Hilbert Aid annually and channels additional support through Wingspan Opportunity Programs (HEOP, Assisi Scholars at $5,000/year, Say Yes full-tuition scholarships). Geographically, Hilbert serves Western New York on-ground with an expanding online reach through Hilbert College Global, plus a satellite campus in Beckley, West Virginia, acquired in January 2023 via the Valley College acquisition. Leadership is in a transitional phase, with Michael R. Cornell serving as Interim President (extended June 2026) following the death of former President Sister Edmunette Paczesny, FSSJ, and John S. Olszowka, PhD, appointed Provost in May 2026.

Name

Hilbert College

Legal name

Hilbert College

Website

https://hilbert.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hilbert College is a private Franciscan college in Hamburg, New York, serving 800+ students through on-campus and online (Hilbert College Global) undergraduate and graduate programs in criminal justice, cybersecurity, forensic science, business, and emerging fields such as AI Studies and Sports Communication.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs
• Online learning
• Liberal arts college

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Hilbert College generates primary revenue from tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, including online and on-campus options. The college offers competitive tuition rates for various degree programs.
2. Room and Board: On-campus students pay housing fees including a $125 housing fee as part of the $225 enrollment deposit. The college provides residence halls and apartment-style housing.
3. Summer Sessions: Summer classes at discounted rates: $560 per credit hour with a $351 fee per course and $50 comprehensive fee for the summer semester.
4. Conference and Event Hosting: Hilbert College generates revenue by hosting community events, conferences, performances, and educational programming in campus facilities including Swan Auditorium (capacity 460).
5. Dining Services: On-campus dining through Metz dining services, providing meal programs and catering services for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hilbert College is a private Franciscan higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across disciplines including criminal justice, cybersecurity, forensic science, business, digital media, psychology, and sports management. The college delivers education through on-campus instruction at its 60-acre Hamburg, NY campus, online via Hilbert College Global, and through accelerated pathways. It serves approximately 800+ students with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, emphasizing personalized attention, hands-on training (including 400+ hours in forensic science), and values-based education rooted in Catholic Franciscan heritage.

Product overview

Hilbert College is a higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs including undergraduate degrees (associate, bachelor) and graduate degrees (master's) across disciplines including business, criminal justice, cybersecurity, forensic science, human services, digital media, psychology, and sports management. The institution recently expanded into emerging fields with new programs in Artificial Intelligence Studies and Sports Communication (launched 2026). Programs are delivered through multiple modalities: on-campus, online via Hilbert College Global, hybrid, and remote live sessions. The institution provides accelerated pathways (4+1 and 3+3 programs), professional development micro-credentials (Applied AI, IAAI workshops, K-12 Generative AI), and pre-college programs (dual enrollment, summer camps). Student support is delivered through the Blackboard LMS, Microsoft 365 email, and Handshake career platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artificial Intelligence Studies, BA Humanities-based interdisciplinary bachelor's degree examining AI through philosophy, ethics, communication, and social theory rather than technical programming. Prepares students to critically examine AI as a cultural, ethical, philosophical, and social force.
• Sports Communication, BA Bachelor's degree preparing students for careers in sports media, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, and digital content creation through hands-on curriculum covering sports-focused reporting, broadcasting, multimedia production, and portfolio development.
• Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), BS Four-year forensic science degree with interdisciplinary curriculum covering evidence collection, identification, and chain-of-custody procedures. Includes more than 400 hours of hands-on training and instruction in crime scene investigation.
• Criminal Justice, BS Bachelor's degree providing deep understanding of criminal, legal, scientific, and social issues. Develops skills in criminology, research methods, ethics, critical thinking, and equity-focused leadership. Offers concentrations including Corrections, Law Enforcement, Security, and others.
• Cybersecurity, BS Bachelor's degree emphasizing both technical and managerial sides of cybersecurity with dedicated learning lab and internship opportunities. Prepares students for careers in information security, penetration testing, digital forensics, and network architecture.
• Sports Industry Management, BS Bachelor's degree combining core business skills with specialized sports industry knowledge, including sports marketing, management, economics, event management, ethics, and law. Features internship opportunities and industry connections.
• Business Management, BS Bachelor's degree developing expertise in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, and management with hands-on internship and service-learning experience.
• Accounting, BS Bachelor's degree providing foundation in auditing, individual and corporate tax, forensic accounting, and accounting information systems with internship opportunities.
• Biology, BA Bachelor's degree providing foundation in microbiology, cell biology, and genetics with pre-professional tracks for medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry.
• Psychology, BA Bachelor's degree exploring mental health, influence, and brain function with elective options in child development and sports psychology.
• Forensic Science, BS Bachelor's degree with foundation in legal system, rules of evidence, criminal justice ethics, and natural sciences with specialized training in forensic DNA analysis methods.
• Human Services, BS Bachelor's degree with six concentrations including Generalist, Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, Law and Human Services, Child and Family Practice, Family Violence, and Rehabilitation Services. Includes extensive internship program.
• Intelligence & Data Analysis, BS Bachelor's degree preparing students for careers in national security, law enforcement, or business intelligence, integrating strategies from psychology, cybersecurity, justice administration, and forensic investigation.
• Digital Media & Communication, BA Bachelor's degree in digital media with tracks in Film and Visual, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, or Multimedia Journalism. Includes access to Center for Creative Media.
• Public Administration, MPA Master's degree covering public policy, organizational management, values and ethics, and strategic planning for public sector leadership.
• Criminal Justice Administration, MS Master's degree in criminal justice administration preparing graduates for senior leadership positions in the criminal justice field.
• Cybersecurity Technology, MS Master's degree in cybersecurity technology providing advanced knowledge for leadership roles in cybersecurity.
• 4+1 Accelerated Degree Programs Combined bachelor's and master's degree programs enabling qualified students to complete both degrees in five years by beginning graduate courses during senior year. Available in Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation, Cybersecurity, Political Science, Human Services, and Education.
• 3+3 Program with UB Law School Accelerated program allowing students to earn both bachelor's and Juris Doctor (JD) degrees in six years by completing undergraduate years at Hilbert and law school years at UB Law School.
• Pre-Professional Program Tracks Advisory program supporting students preparing for professional school admission in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, optometry, veterinary medicine (Pre-Health), or law (Pre-Law). Includes coursework guidance, interview preparation, and application assistance.
• Applied AI Micro-Credential Short credential program providing applied skills in AI tools and technologies for working professionals.
• IAAI Accelerator Workshop Micro-Credential Six-week professional development program focused on applied AI skills for industry participants, conducted as a micro-credential workshop.
• K-12 Generative AI Workshop Four-day professional development workshop on generative AI tools and applications for K-12 educators.
• Summer Sessions Discounted summer courses offered online at $560 per credit hour. Available to both Hilbert students and guest students from other institutions with flexible registration options.
• Summer Camps Academic camps (Science STEM, Human Anatomy) and athletic camps (Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Cross Country) for youth ages 7-17. Follows NYS and Erie County Health Department safety regulations.
• Wingspan Opportunity Programs Financial aid awards and support services specifically designed for underserved and first-generation students, including HEOP (Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program), Assisi Scholars ($5,000 annual merit scholarship), and Say Yes Scholarship (limited full-tuition scholarships).
• Hilbert College Global Online programs division offering flexible schedules with multiple start dates throughout the year, providing community alongside affordable degree completion options with one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio ensuring personalized attention and small class sizes
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Businesses (AI Program Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHilbert College's AI Studies program partners with local businesses to upskill employees in responsible AI integration, providing professional development while creating real-world learning opportunities for students.
• University at Buffalo School of LawcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3+3 Program partnership allowing qualifying students to complete bachelor's degree at Hilbert and Juris Doctor at UB Law School in 6 years instead of 7, saving time and tuition while creating pathway to legal careers.
• Canisius UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner4+1 accelerated pathway partnership allowing students to earn bachelor's degree at Hilbert and Master of Science in Education along with NYS teaching certifications at Canisius University in 5 years.
• Western New York Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaborations, career development connections, and service learning partnerships with regional organizations supporting student experiential learning and workforce readiness.
• Canadian Educational InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnerships supporting academic pathways, student success, and institutional collaboration with Canadian educational institutions particularly for language learning, cultural exchange, and global education initiatives.
• Say Yes to EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSay Yes partnership providing limited full-tuition scholarships to students meeting Say Yes requirements, applied as waiver of remaining tuition cost after need-based aid and Hilbert scholarships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Canisius University: Jesuit private university in Buffalo, NY of comparable size with similar liberal arts and professional program mix. Hilbert has an active 4+1 partnership with Canisius, evidencing direct overlap in target student and program offerings.
• Niagara University: Vincentian Catholic university in Lewiston, NY of similar enrollment size and program breadth. Comparable faith-based mission, regional footprint in Western NY, and undergraduate/graduate portfolio.
• St. Bonaventure University: Franciscan Catholic university in Allegany, NY. Direct heritage parallel to Hilbert's Franciscan identity, with comparable enrollment size and similar liberal arts/professional program mix in Western NY.
• Daemen University: Private university in Amherst, NY (Buffalo suburb) of comparable size with similar mix of health sciences, professional, and liberal arts programs. Directly comparable in geography and enrollment profile.
• D'Youville University: Catholic-affiliated private university in Buffalo with comparable enrollment scale and similar professional programs (health sciences, business, liberal arts). Competes in the same regional feeder market.
• Le Moyne College: Jesuit college in Syracuse, NY with similar enrollment size, faith-based mission, and liberal arts/professional program mix. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and New York state private college positioning.
• Mount Saint Mary College: Catholic Dominican college in Newburgh, NY with comparable enrollment size and similar liberal arts/professional portfolio. Comparable faith-based small private college model in New York state.
• Point Park University: Private urban university in Pittsburgh of comparable enrollment with similar professional program focus including communications, sports management, and business. Comparable size and private non-flagship positioning.
• Marymount University: Catholic private university in Arlington, VA of similar scale with comparable professional programs (cybersecurity, business, health sciences) and faith-based mission.

Broad incumbents

• University of New Haven: Larger private university in CT with a nationally recognized forensic science program. Directly comparable specialization (forensics/CSI) though broader scope and larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A1 record

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