Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Hamilton College reported a 13.5% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Hamilton College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Clinton, NY, with an SAT reference of 1500 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $28,985 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

13.5%

9,800 applicants

SAT reference

1500

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,985

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Hamilton College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)144015001550
ACT (composite, 1–36)333434

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

90.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

94.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$78,411

Student Body

2,030

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Hamilton College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,028
$30,001 – $48,000$9,489
$48,001 – $75,000$10,863
$75,001 – $110,000$20,614
$110,000+$46,907

Top Majors at Hamilton College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences141
Biological & Biomedical Sciences69
Visual & Performing Arts38
English Language & Literature37
Computer & Information Sciences35
Natural Resources & Conservation25
Foreign Languages & Linguistics22
Psychology21
History19
Philosophy & Religious Studies18

Financial Aid at Hamilton College

About Hamilton College

Official website: https://www.hamilton.edu/

Admissions: https://www.hamilton.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton College

What is the acceptance rate at Hamilton College?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Hamilton College is 14%. the reported applicant count is about 9,800. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Hamilton College?

The historical 14% acceptance rate suggests Hamilton College was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hamilton College?

The imported historical records for Hamilton College include an SAT reference value of 1500 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Hamilton College?

The stored historical average net price at Hamilton College is $28,985 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 50%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $63,557 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Hamilton College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Hamilton College is 91%. its stored first-year retention rate is 95%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $78,411. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Hamilton College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Hamilton College?

Hamilton College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Hamilton College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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