Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private nonprofit · 2,030 undergraduates

Hamilton College admitted 14% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1450–1550 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $25,793 a year. Within six years, 90% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
14%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1450–1550
ACT middle 50%
33–35

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$88,270 a year
Average net price after aid
$25,793 a year
Net price for families earning under $30,000
$13,679 a year
Tuition and fees
$72,690 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
90%
Students who return for a second year
95%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$84,956 a year
Median debt at graduation
$15,000

Students

Undergraduates
2,030
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
20%
Student-faculty ratio
9 to 1
Campus setting
Suburb

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Social sciences
31%
Biological and biomedical sciences
16%
Computer and information sciences
8%
Psychology
6%
Visual and performing arts
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.