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Hamilton College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,057
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 14%
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 92%

Located in Clinton, New York, Hamilton College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Hamilton College is 14%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Hamilton College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Hamilton College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Hamilton College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Freshman students are required to live on campus

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

14.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,970

Cost of attendance at Hamilton College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,970

Cost of attendance at Hamilton College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at Hamilton College received on average $47,867 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$47,867
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 77 18% $5,278 $406,393
Other Federal Grant 77 18% $6,335 $487,780
State Grant/Scholarships 57 13% $3,564 $203,126
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 236 54% $45,751 $10,797,120
Total Grant & Scholarships 240 55% $47,867 $11,488,026

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hamilton College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hamilton College students is 91.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.2%.

91.5%

  • asian 87.9% 29 students
  • African American 92.0% 23 students
  • white 90.3% 261 students
  • unknown 93.8% 30 students
  • hispanic 92.7% 38 students
  • International Students 96.8% 30 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 20 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
  • Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
  • Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hamilton College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hamilton College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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