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Hamilton College SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Hamilton College

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1480

The average composite SAT score for admitted Hamilton College freshman is 1480 out of 1600. Hamilton College students have the 44th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1480 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1420 to 1540

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1420 to 1540. The 75th percentile score is 1540 while the 25th percentile score is 1420.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Hamilton College but we estimate it to be around a 1360 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 750

The average score for Hamilton College students on the math portion of the SAT is 750 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 780.

Average SAT Reading Score 730

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 700 to 760 and the average score for Hamilton College students is 730.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

37 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Hamilton College

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Hamilton College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 11.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.87.

Can I get into Hamilton College with a 1540 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1540 or higher is very competitive at Hamilton College and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 21% or higher.

Can I get into Hamilton College with a 1480 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1480 to 1530 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 12% to 19%.

Can I get into Hamilton College with a 1420 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1420 to 1470 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 7% to 11% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Hamilton College with a 1360 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1360 to 1410 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 6% chance of admission to Hamilton College. SAT scores below 1360 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class
Admission chances to Hamilton College by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 33%
1590 31%
1580 28%
1570 26%
1560 24%
1550 22%
1540 21%
1530 19%
1520 17%
1510 16%
1500 14%
1490 13%
1480 12%
1470 11%
1460 10%
1450 9%
1440 8%
1430 7%
1420 7%
1410 6%
1400 5%
1390 5%
1380 4%
1370 4%
1360 4%
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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.