Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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Located in Clinton, New York, Hamilton College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 8,339 prospective students applied, and 1,367 were granted admission. Of those admitted 473 enrolled in the school. 1,991 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 14 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $55,970 plus fees of $560. Hamilton College is ranked 25 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Hamilton College is rated within the top 6% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Hamilton College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#25 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in New York
#3 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#45 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1370/1520 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $560 |
| Room and Board | $14,360 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,390 |
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.