Hiram College
Former names | Western Reserve Eclectic Institute (1850-1867) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fiat Lux (Latin) |
Motto in English | Let there be light |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | March 1, 1850 |
Academic affiliations | Annapolis Group NEOMED Shoals Marine Lab |
| President | Robert E. Bohrer II |
Academic staff | 104 (fall 2023) |
| Students | 1,061 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,026 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 35 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | College town, 110-acre (0.45 km2) |
| Colors | (Union blue, Infantry blue, Crimson) |
| Nickname | Terriers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III — PAC |
| Website | hiram.edu |
Hiram College (/ˈhaɪrəm/ HY-rəm) is a private liberal arts college in Hiram, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1850 as the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute by Amos Sutton Hayden and other members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The college is nonsectarian and coeducational. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Among its alumni is the 20th president of the United States, James A. Garfield, who also served as an instructor and principal at Hiram.