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Hamilton College

Hamilton College is a small, private institution located in Clinton, ny. Founded in 1812, Hamilton College offers undergraduate degrees in 34 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
2,031 undergraduates
$62,740 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Hamilton College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 13.6%
SAT score average 1506
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

November
15
45 days away Early Decision date

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January
03
94 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hamilton College is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Public Policy and Administration
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Economics
Mathematics
Biology, General
Political Science and Government
Research and Experimental Psychology
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,740
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,690
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $81,230
Average financial aid package $63,557
Estimated cost $17,673 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,740
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,690
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $81,230
Average financial aid package $63,557
Estimated cost $17,673 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hamilton College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,031, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

2,031

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
62%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hamilton College, students love their ROOTS, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323
3158594011
https://www.hamilton.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Roots

Board game club

Whcl

Ultimate frisbee

Chabad at hamilton

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hamilton College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hamilton College?

Hamilton College is located in Clinton, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Hamilton College? 

The acceptance rate for Hamilton College is 14%.

What’s the average GPA for Hamilton College?

The average high school GPA for Hamilton College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hamilton College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hamilton College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $324,920.

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