Hamilton College Admissions Profile
Hamilton College is located in Clinton, NY. It serves roughly 2,071 students with a student-faculty ratio near 9:1. Recent admissions cycles report an acceptance rate around 12%. Estimated in-state tuition is $62,670 ($62,670 for out-of-state). Graduates report median earnings near $63,400.
Hamilton’s motto — Know Thyself — is our guiding principle as we prepare students to become critical thinkers in order to address our world’s most pressing problems. Life is a constant process of learning about the world and your place in it, and Hamilton’s open curriculum, guided independence, and emphasis on communication and expression support that personal journey. We are also committed to ensuring that a Hamilton education is available to all deserving students, regardless of their financial background.
Admissions Snapshot
- Acceptance rate: 12%
- First-year retention: 96%
- Graduation rate: 91%
Costs & Financial Aid
- In-state tuition: $62,670
- Out-of-state tuition: $62,670
- Average net price: $80,380
- Pell grant recipients: 18%
Academic Highlights
- Popular program: Research
- Popular program: Science
- Popular program: Technology
- Popular program: Liberal Arts
- Popular program: Education
- Popular program: Music
- Popular program: Economics
- Popular program: Government/Political Science
- Popular program: Health Science
- Popular program: Performing Arts
- Popular program: Social Science
- Popular program: Visual Arts
Student Experience
- Campus life: Athletics
- Campus life: Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Campus life: Disability Services
- Campus life: Greek Life
- Campus life: Intramural/Club Sports
- Campus life: LGBTQIA Services
- Campus life: On-Campus Housing
- Campus life: Study Abroad
- Campus life: Undergraduate Research
Career Outcomes
Median graduate earnings reach $63,400, underscoring the return on investment for Hamilton College students.
Admissions & Testing
- Acceptance rate: 12%
- Test midpoints: 1,500 SAT / 34 ACT
- Test policy: Test-optional
- First-year retention: 96%
- Graduation rate: 91%
Student Profile
- Student-faculty ratio: 9:1
- Gender mix: 1% female / 0% male