Hamilton College: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #398 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #358 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 221 | In New York State |
| #416 of 1,002 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Undergraduates
- 1,902
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- hamilton.edu
Hamilton College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 18% | 19% | 18% |
| Applicants | 7,443 | 3,280 | 4,163 |
| Admissions | 1,370 | 607 | 763 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 438 | 189 | 249 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
188 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1380
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Hamilton College are 1380-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
172 or 39%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Hamilton College are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 1240 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 193 (10%) |
| Asian | 138 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 105 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 100 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 72 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 53 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $8,810 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,827 |
| $48-75K | $13,321 |
| $75-110K | $24,161 |
| $110K+ | $41,317 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,930 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,930 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,930 |
| Fee in-district | $580 |
| Fee in-state | $580 |
| Fee out-of-state | $580 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,922 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,860 |
| Room charge | $8,120 |
| Meal charge | $6,740 |
Hamilton College Majors
| Major | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 100 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 |
| Mathematics, General | 24 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
| Neuroscience | 20 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 20 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 20 |
| Sociology, General | 19 |
| Creative Writing | 18 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 |
| General Literature | 17 |
| History, General | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 14 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 13 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| French Language and Literature | 9 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 9 |
| Philosophy | 9 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 5 |
| Russian Studies | 4 |
| German Studies | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 493 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 87% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 29 | 356 |
| 1992 | 26 | 536 |
| 1993 | 29 | 521 |
| 1994 | 46 | 528 |
| 1995 | 31 | 613 |
| 1996 | 38 | 701 |
| 1997 | 42 | 604 |
| 1998 | 38 | 717 |
| 1999 | 51 | 852 |
| 2000 | 25 | 903 |
| 2001 | 61 | 968 |
| 2002 | 52 | 1247 |
| 2003 | 53 | 1591 |
| 2004 | 50 | 1465 |
| 2005 | 65 | 1770 |
| 2006 | 73 | 1978 |
| 2007 | 65 | 2183 |
| 2008 | 79 | 2362 |
| 2009 | 77 | 2892 |
| 2010 | 89 | 3071 |
| 2011 | 74 | 3354 |
| 2012 | 88 | 4320 |
| 2013 | 60 | 4630 |
| 2014 | 87 | 4848 |
| 2015 | 73 | 4665 |
| 2016 | 70 | 4526 |
| 2017 | 110 | 4744 |
| 2018 | 97 | 4555 |
| 2019 | 125 | 4700 |
| 2020 | 119 | 5451 |
| 2021 | 129 | 5285 |
Hamilton College alumni
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Peter Falk
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actorautobiographerstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Peter Michael Falk was an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the long-running television series Columbo (1968–1978, 1989–2003), for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards (1972, 1975, 1976, 1990) and a Golden Globe Award (1973).
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Sarah Rafferty
- Occupations
- actorstage actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Sarah Gray Rafferty is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Donna Paulsen on the USA Network legal drama Suits.
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B. F. Skinner
- Enrolled in Hamilton College
- In 1926 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English studies
- Occupations
- psychologistphilosopherinventorethologistautobiographer
- Biography
-
Burrhus Frederic Skinner was an American psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher. He was a professor of psychology at Harvard University from 1958 until his retirement in 1974.
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Desmond Tutu
- Occupations
- Anglican priesthuman rights activisttheologiannon-fiction writer
- 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 | 716 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (315) 859 4457 |