About Hamilton College

Hamilton College

:round_pushpin: Clinton, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 14%

Hamilton College is a private university in Clinton, New York. Hamilton College was founded in 1793 and enrolls 2,102 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 2,102
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 14%
Tuition and fees
In State $62,740
Out-of-State $62,740
Paying For College

See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Hamilton College, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 720 740 770
SAT Math 730 760 780
ACT Composite 33 34 35
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Hamilton College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $62,090 $62,090
Fees $650 $650
Room and Board $16,690 $16,690
Books $800 $800
Total (Before Financial Aid): $80,230 $80,230

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 99
Computer and Information Sciences, General 35
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 30
Environmental Studies 27
Neuroscience 27
Political Science and Government, General 25
History, General 24
Mathematics, General 24
General Literature 23
Creative Writing 23
Philosophy 22
Public Policy Analysis, General 21
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 16
Sociology, General 16
International Relations and Affairs 15
Biochemistry 15
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 13
Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
Physics, General 11
Anthropology, General 9
French Language and Literature 8
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 8
Japanese Language and Literature 7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 6
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Chemistry, General 6
Music, General 6
Women’s Studies 5
Chinese Language and Literature 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Dance, General 4
Archeology 3
German Studies 3
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 2
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
African-American/Black Studies 1
Asian Studies/Civilization 1
Russian Studies 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release

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