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Hamilton College campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

Hamilton College

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
13.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹64,77,550Out-of-state
Students
2,030Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9Student to faculty

About

Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college in Kirkland, New York. It was established in 1812 in honor of Alexander Hamilton, one of its inaugural trustees, following a proposal made after his death in 1804. Since 1978, Hamilton has been a coeducational institution, having merged with its sister school, Kirkland College.
Hamilton enrolled approximately 2,000 undergraduate students as of the fall of 2021. The curriculum offers 57 areas of study, including 44 majors, as well as the option to design interdisciplinary concentrations. The student body consists of 53% female and 47% male students, representing 45 U.S. states and 46 countries. The acceptance rate for the class of 2026 was 11.8%. Hamilton's athletic teams participate in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

13.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 3.6%–23.6%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 11.77%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 11.8% (1,135/9,643; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

14 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,531
Offered a place 1,162
Enrolled 453

39% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1450-1550
4001600
ACT composite33-35
136

What a year costs

₹81,97,445 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹64,77,550
  • Housing₹16,44,749
  • Books & supplies₹75,146
Sticker price ₹81,97,445
After aid (average) ₹27,22,619

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹64,77,550
Out-of-state ₹64,77,550

Average aid awarded: ₹56,07,364 a year.

Outcomes and support

94.8%
Retention
90.6%
Graduation
53%
Get financial aid
68%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.2%
Hispanic 9.7%
Asian 9%
Multiracial 5.9%
African American 3.2%
Unknown 1.7%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  2. Early decision II 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days
  3. Regular decision 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Archeologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Dancebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate13.62%
Total Applicants8531
Admitted Applicants1162
Enrolled Applicants453
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-15
Early Decision II Date2027-01-04
Regular Decision Date2027-01-04

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1450
SAT Composite 75th %1550
ACT Composite 25th %33
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹64,77,550
Out-of-State Tuition₹64,77,550
Average Housing Cost₹16,44,749
Books & Supplies₹75,146
Average Net Price₹27,22,619
Students Receiving Aid53%
Average Aid Awarded₹56,07,364
Out-of-State Students68%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.15%
Asian9.01%
Hispanic9.7%
White62.22%
Multiracial5.91%
Native American0.05%
Pacific Islander0.00
International8.23%
Unknown Race1.72%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate90.63%
Retention Rate94.81%
Student/Faculty Ratio8.95:1
Total Undergraduates2030

Contact

Street Address198 College Hill Rd
ZIP Code13323
Phone(315) 859-4421
Websitehttps://www.hamilton.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/