About Hamilton College

Hamilton College

:round_pushpin: Clinton, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 12%

Hamilton College is a private university in Clinton, New York. Hamilton College was founded in 1793 and enrolls 2,131 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 2,131
Campus Setting suburb
Admission rate 12%
Tuition and fees
In State $62,740
Out-of-State $62,740
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 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 700 740 770
SAT Math 710 750 780
ACT Composite 32 33 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 97
Mathematics, General 53
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
Political Science and Government, General 30
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 30
International Relations and Affairs 25
Neuroscience 24
Computer and Information Sciences, General 24
History, General 23
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 22
Physics, General 21
Public Policy Analysis, General 20
Fine/Studio Arts, General 20
General Literature 19
Environmental Studies 19
Biochemistry 16
Sociology, General 16
Creative Writing 15
Philosophy 15
French Language and Literature 9
Anthropology, General 9
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
Chinese Language and Literature 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 6
Japanese Language and Literature 6
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 6
Chemistry, General 5
Music, General 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Archeology 5
Women’s Studies 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 4
German Studies 3
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Dance, General 2
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 2
American/United States Studies/Civilization 1
Asian Studies/Civilization 1
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
Russian Studies 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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