Hamilton College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1527 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #413 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #371 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #38 of 221 | In New York State |
| #534 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 50 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Undergraduates
- 2,072
- 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 12% 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 | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| Applicants | 9,899 | 4,108 | 5,791 |
| Admissions | 1,166 | 451 | 715 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 478 | 199 | 279 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
175 or 37%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1420
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hamilton College are 1420-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
88 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hamilton College are 33-34 (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 | 1336 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 197 (10%) |
| Asian | 187 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 151 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 65 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Hamilton College is $24,503 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 | $5,147 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,516 |
| $48-75K | $18,842 |
| $75-110K | $26,120 |
| $110K+ | $46,868 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,050 |
| Fee in-district | $620 |
| Fee in-state | $620 |
| Fee out-of-state | $620 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,057 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,910 |
| Room charge | $8,690 |
| Meal charge | $7,220 |
Hamilton College majors
Hamilton College has granted 492 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Hamilton College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 81 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 27 |
| Mathematics, General | 22 |
| Environmental Studies | 18 |
| Neuroscience | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 17 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 |
| Chemistry, General | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 12 |
| History, General | 12 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 11 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Sociology, General | 11 |
| General Literature | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 9 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 |
| Archeology | 7 |
| French Language and Literature | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Dance, General | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| German Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 492 |
Hamilton College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 94% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Hamilton College has published 3,632 scientific papers with 65,957 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 227 |
| 1992 | 40 | 370 |
| 1993 | 38 | 312 |
| 1994 | 63 | 353 |
| 1995 | 45 | 398 |
| 1996 | 52 | 524 |
| 1997 | 48 | 431 |
| 1998 | 55 | 484 |
| 1999 | 62 | 584 |
| 2000 | 35 | 632 |
| 2001 | 59 | 687 |
| 2002 | 69 | 932 |
| 2003 | 61 | 1106 |
| 2004 | 53 | 1047 |
| 2005 | 73 | 1278 |
| 2006 | 78 | 1422 |
| 2007 | 73 | 1493 |
| 2008 | 88 | 1614 |
| 2009 | 86 | 1796 |
| 2010 | 95 | 1900 |
| 2011 | 89 | 2150 |
| 2012 | 84 | 2819 |
| 2013 | 86 | 3011 |
| 2014 | 95 | 3187 |
| 2015 | 89 | 3186 |
| 2016 | 98 | 3131 |
| 2017 | 129 | 3138 |
| 2018 | 132 | 3352 |
| 2019 | 158 | 3939 |
| 2020 | 150 | 4214 |
| 2021 | 147 | 4220 |
| 2022 | 154 | 4279 |
| 2023 | 149 | 4107 |
Hamilton College alumni
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Peter Falk
- Occupations
- directorscreenwriterfilm actoractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Peter Michael Falk was an American film and television actor, comedian, singer and television director and producer. 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
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Sarah Gray Rafferty is an American actress, best known for her role as Donna Roberta Paulsen on the USA Network legal drama Suits.
-
B. F. Skinner
- Enrolled in Hamilton College
- In 1926 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies
- Occupations
- university teacherautobiographerwriterpsychologistphilosopher
- Biography
-
Burrhus Frederic Skinner was an American psychologist, behaviorist, inventor, and social philosopher. Considered the father of Behaviorism, he was the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University from 1958 until his retirement in 1974.
-
Desmond Tutu
- Occupations
- theologianarchbishopnon-fiction writerpolitical activistevangelical theologian
- Biography
-
Desmond 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 | 725 |
| 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 |