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Overview

Hamilton College
Location Clinton, NY
Setting Rural Fringe
Enrollment 2,072
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #28
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website hamilton.edu
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Costs

Hamilton College
Tuition (In State) $62,050
Tuition (Out of State) $62,050
Room & Board $15,910
Avg Net Price $24,503
Avg Grant Aid $52,497
% Receiving Grant Aid 54%

Admission

Hamilton College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 9,899
Admitted 1,166
Acceptance Rate 11.8%
Enrolled % 41%
Avg High School GPA 3.87
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Very High
ACT Range 33/34
SAT Range 1420/1540
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 5, 2025

Academics

Hamilton College
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (28%)
  • Foreign Languages (11%)
  • Biology (8%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (7%)
  • Mathematics (6%)

Outcomes

Hamilton College
Graduation Rate 89%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $79,000
Making Student Loan Payments 90%
Median Student Loan Debt $15,760
Median Loan Payment $162

Diversity

Hamilton College
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 63%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 8%

Students

Hamilton College
% In-State 25%
% Out-of-State 66%

Campus

Hamilton College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required Yes
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/