Hamilton College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1504 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #406 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #364 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 221 | In New York State |
| #539 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 2,031
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- hamilton.edu
Hamilton College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Hamilton College has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| Applicants | 8,531 | 3,964 | 4,560 |
| Admissions | 1,162 | 515 | 645 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 453 | 215 | 238 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1450
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hamilton College are 1450-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 16%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hamilton College are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1263 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 197 (10%) |
| Asian | 183 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 120 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 64 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hamilton College is $28,719 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,028 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,489 |
| $48-75K | $10,863 |
| $75-110K | $20,614 |
| $110K+ | $46,907 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $68,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $68,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $68,280 |
| Fee in-district | $680 |
| Fee in-state | $680 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,055 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,510 |
| Room charge | $9,570 |
| Meal charge | $7,940 |
Hamilton College majors
Hamilton College has granted 488 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hamilton College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 90 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 35 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 25 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 21 |
| Creative Writing | 20 |
| History, General | 19 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 18 |
| General Literature | 17 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Philosophy | 15 |
| Sociology, General | 14 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 |
| Mathematics, General | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 9 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 |
| Physics, General | 6 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Dance, General | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| German Studies | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 488 |
Hamilton College has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hamilton College has published 4,255 scientific papers with 96,235 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 41 | 436 |
| 1994 | 65 | 459 |
| 1995 | 52 | 506 |
| 1996 | 61 | 741 |
| 1997 | 51 | 553 |
| 1998 | 63 | 642 |
| 1999 | 66 | 777 |
| 2000 | 42 | 820 |
| 2001 | 64 | 887 |
| 2002 | 73 | 1176 |
| 2003 | 72 | 1448 |
| 2004 | 57 | 1362 |
| 2005 | 86 | 1659 |
| 2006 | 84 | 1762 |
| 2007 | 79 | 1882 |
| 2008 | 93 | 2022 |
| 2009 | 94 | 2472 |
| 2010 | 104 | 2626 |
| 2011 | 99 | 3063 |
| 2012 | 104 | 3611 |
| 2013 | 92 | 3767 |
| 2014 | 108 | 4024 |
| 2015 | 98 | 4171 |
| 2016 | 108 | 4074 |
| 2017 | 152 | 4298 |
| 2018 | 149 | 4366 |
| 2019 | 162 | 5353 |
| 2020 | 193 | 5680 |
| 2021 | 164 | 5825 |
| 2022 | 160 | 5450 |
| 2023 | 172 | 5707 |
| 2024 | 132 | 5897 |
| 2025 | 116 | 4429 |
Hamilton College alumni
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Peter Falk
- Occupations
- autobiographerfilm produceractorfilm actorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Peter Michael Falk was an American actor. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo on the NBC/ABC series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards (1972, 1975, 1976, 1990) and a Golden Globe Award (1973). In 1996, TV Guide ranked Falk No. 21 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list. He received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
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Sarah Rafferty
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Sarah Rafferty is an American actress, best known for her role as Donna Paulsen on the USA Network legal drama Suits and for her role as Katherine Walter on the American teen drama My Life with the Walter Boys, for which she received a Children's and Family Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Supporting Performer category. She currently co-hosts a podcast with her fellow Suits co-star Patrick J. Adams called Sidebar, with them watching through an episode of the legal drama with each episode.
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Tony Goldwyn
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actoractortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Anthony Howard Goldwyn is an American actor and director. He made his debut appearing as Darren in the slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) and had his breakthrough starring as Carl Bruner in the fantasy thriller film Ghost (1990), which earned him a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor. He went on to star as Harold Nixon in the biographical film Nixon (1995), earning him a SAG Award nomination, and as Neil Armstrong in the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon (1998).
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Desmond Tutu
- Occupations
- political activistnon-fiction writerarchbishopAnglican priesthuman rights defender
- Biography
-
Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to 1986 and then Archbishop of Cape Town from 1986 to 1996, in both cases being the first Black African to hold the position. Theologically, he sought to fuse ideas from Black theology with African theology.
General info
| Founded | 1812 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Know Thyself |
| Colors | buff, blue |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 782 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 198 College Hill Rd Clinton, New York, 13323 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,000 |
| Phone | 3158594011 |