Hamilton College: Ranking & Review

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Clinton Rank United States Rank World Rank
1 454 1565
Top 10%

Hamilton College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

TotalMenWomen
Acceptance Rate24%24%24%
Applicants5,6782,5903,088
Admissions1,375634731
Enrolled undergraduates480217263
Enrolled total (including graduate students)1,9018901,011

Male-Female Ratio

Enrollment by race or ethnicity

Admission requirements

Application fee for undergraduates - $50.

Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRecommended
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of the college-preparatory programRecommended
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admission test scoresRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Recommended

Typical SAT scores

Number of students submitting SAT scores173
Percent of students submitting SAT scores36%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
715
Math
720

Typical ACT scores

Number of students submitting ACT scores227
Percent of students submitting ACT scores47%
ACT Composite
32

Hamilton College Tuition

Total cost for students livingIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus $67,670 $67,670
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $13,400 and other expenses per full academic year.

Hamilton College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,887 students.

Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates $52,250 $52,250
Fees for full-time undergraduates $520 $520
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates $6,531 $6,531

Programs and Degrees

ProgramsBachelor'sTotal
Social Sciences 175 175
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 55 55
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 48 48
Physical Sciences 36 36
English Language and Literature & Letters 26 26
Mathematics and Statistics 26 26
Psychology 25 25
Visual and Performing Arts 24 24
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 18 18
Public Administration and Social Service Professions 16 16
History 13 13
Natural Resources and Conservation 13 13
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies 11 11
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 11 11
Philosophy and Religious Studies 11 11
Grand Total508508

A total of 508 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Hamilton College.

TotalMenWomen
Graduation rate94%93%95%
  • Full-time retention rate - 96%

General info

Founded1812
MottoKnow Thyself
Religious affiliationNot applicable
Colorsbuff, blue
Academic CalendarSemester
Total FTE staff700
Instructional FTE209
Sector of institutionPrivate not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control of institutionPrivate not-for-profit
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and Contacts

Official Websitehamilton.edu
Address198 College Hill Rd
Clinton, New York, 13323
United States
Urbanization levelSuburb: Midsize
City population2,500 - 10,000
Phone3158594011
Fax+1 (315) 859 4457

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