Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Clinton, New York |
| Online | hamilton.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Hamilton College sits atop a hill overlooking the village of Clinton in central New York, approximately 45 miles east of Syracuse. Established in 1793 as Hamilton-Oneida Academy and chartered as a college in 1812, the institution occupies a 1,350-acre campus characterized by its New England-style architecture and collegiate gothic buildings. The private liberal arts college maintains a highly selective admission process and operates with an open curriculum that allows students to design their course of study without core requirements, while emphasizing strong writing skills across all disciplines. Hamilton's most prominent academic programs include economics, government, mathematics, and sciences, with all students required to complete three writing-intensive courses. The college maintains a residential requirement for all students, housing them in 27 residence halls ranging from historic buildings to modern complexes, which helps facilitate its close-knit academic community.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Hamilton College is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Hamilton College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#28 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in New York
#4 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#29 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1420/1540 |
| ACT | 33/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 5, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $620 |
| Room and Board | $15,910 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,380 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28% |
| Foreign Languages | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Mathematics | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191515 IPEDS survey data for Hamilton College.
Current students may use the Hamilton College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024