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Colleges / Hamilton College

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%
Acceptance Rate14%

About Hamilton College

Hamilton College is a private, nonprofit institution in the town of Clinton, New York. Hamilton College was founded in 1812 and enrolls 2,055 undergrads and no graduate students.

Hamilton College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Hamilton College. The acceptance rate at Hamilton College is 14%. In 2022, 9,380 students applied to Hamilton College and 1,320 were admitted.

Hamilton College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 14%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 41%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 32.46%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Hamilton College Campus Tours

Hamilton College is locatedin Clinton, New York,.

If you would like to see Hamilton College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Clinton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hancock International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Hamilton College and Clinton are like without leaving home.

College Info

198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323-1296

Campus Setting: Small Town

Hamilton College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 5

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Hamilton College is Jan 5.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Hamilton College is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Hamilton College is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Hamilton College ACT Scores

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ACT Range

33 - 35

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

35 and Above

Good

33 to 35

Avg

33 and Less

Low

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Hamilton College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1440 - 1520

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Math SAT Range

710 - 780

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Reading SAT Range

700 - 760

Hamilton College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$76,200

In State

$76,200

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$59,380
$59,380
Fees
$590
$590
Housing
$15,230
$15,230
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at Hamilton College is like? There are approximately 2,055 students enrolled at Hamilton College. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 28% percent are from NY and 72% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

0.29%

Part Time

28%

In State

72%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,055

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

14%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,970

Out-of-State

$59,970

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 5
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