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Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

Hamilton College is a private, liberal arts college. Founded in 1812, it adopted coeducation in 1978. Its 1,300-acre campus is located in Clinton, nine miles from Utica.

Tuition & Fees

$56,530

$56,530

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
62%
600-699
36%
500-599
2%
700-800
77%
600-699
21%
500-599
2%
700-800
52%
600-699
38%
500-599
9%
400-499
1%
composite english math
30-36
91%
24-29
9%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

9

students

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Extremely Selective

16%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,367
Declined + 6,972
Total Received 8,339
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Private (nonprofit)

1,924

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Mathematics
  3. Government
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Codes

SAT 2286
ACT 2754

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Fun Facts

  • The first national fraternity was Sigma Phi, founded in 1827 at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. It is the second-oldest Greek fraternal society after Phi Beta Kappa.

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School Facts

Hamilton College is a private, liberal arts college. Founded in 1812, it adopted coeducation in 1978. Its 1,300-acre campus is located in Clinton, nine miles from Utica.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,924
Established in 1812
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)

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Clinton, NY

1,200-acre campus in Clinton (population: 1,942), 10 miles from Utica. Air serves Syracuse (50 miles); smaller airport, bus, and train serve Utica. School operates shuttle to Clinton and local shopping mall.

Hamilton College
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
100%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
8 fraternities 7% of male students
 
4 sororities 12% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
83%
Top 1/4
96%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
62%
600-699
36%
500-599
2%
700-800
77%
600-699
21%
500-599
2%
700-800
52%
600-699
38%
500-599
9%
400-499
1%
composite english math
30-36
91%
24-29
9%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 1
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Extremely Selective

16%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,367
Declined + 6,972
Total Received 8,339

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Interview
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment

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Admissions Contact

Peaches Valdes
Dean of Admission
P: 800 843-2655
admission@hamilton.edu

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$51,770

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $55,970
Room $7,850
Board $6,510
Additional fees $560
Books & supplies $800
Total $71,690
Average Financial Aid - $51,770
Total with Avg. Aid $19,920

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,896,121
State $627,858
Institutional $43,341,431
Other external $781,564
Total $46,646,974

Non-need-based

Federal
State $27,982
Institutional $136,393
Other external $450,069
Total $614,444

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
January 15

Institution's own financial aid form
January 15

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
January 15

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
January 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 859-4413
F: 315 859-4962
finaid@hamilton.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Cameron Feist
Director of Financial Aid
kfeist@hamilton.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
crew
cross-country
diving
field hockey
football
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
squash
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

Alpine skiing, curling, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, Nordic skiing, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

Alpine skiing, curling, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, figure skating, Nordic skiing, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, ballroom dancing, basketball, cheerleading, dance team, fishing, football, golf, ice hockey, inner-tube water polo, kickball, Nordic skiing, paintball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, squash, tennis, volleyball (beach/indoor)

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Athletic Directors

Jon Hind (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Miriam Merrill (women's)
Associate Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
New England Small College Athletic Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference
Mascot
Continentals
School colors
buff and blue

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Archaeology
Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry
Chinese
Cinema/Media Studies
Classics
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance/Movement Studies
East Asian Languages
Economics
Environmental Studies
Foreign Languages/Multiple Emphasis
French
Geoarchaeology
Geosciences
German Studies
Government
Hispanic Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Literature
Mathematics
Molecular Biology/Biochemistry
Music
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Public Policy
Religious Studies
Russian Studies
Sociology
Studio Art
Theatre
Women's/Gender Studies
World Politics
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. Mathematics
  3. Government

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

1,924

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,924
students

Female
52%
1,010

Male
48%
914

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

1,915
students

Female
53%
1,006

Male
47%
909

1%

9
students

Female
45%
4

Male
55%
5

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

22%

Transfer applicants accepted

30%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 49
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Ghana
India
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact


800 843-2655
admission@hamilton.edu

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