Hamilton College
PrivateClinton, NY
Hamilton College, in Clinton, NY, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,030 students. Hamilton College is highly selective, with an acceptance rate near 14%. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $130,633/year. On-campus housing is mandatory here.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Hamilton College's numbers?
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From Hamilton College's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Hamilton College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hamilton College look for in applicants?
Per Hamilton College's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Hamilton College's acceptance rate?
Hamilton College in Clinton, NY admits approximately 14% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Hamilton College?
Admitted students at Hamilton College typically score between 1450–1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Hamilton College?
Admitted students at Hamilton College typically score between 33–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Hamilton College cost?
Hamilton College's total cost of attendance is reported at $84,230 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Hamilton College?
Hamilton College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Hamilton College require students to live on campus?
Yes -- Hamilton College requires students to live in on-campus housing.
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