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Hamilton College

Clinton, New York 13323

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — strong graduate outcomes

Hamilton College is a private suburban institution in Clinton, New York. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1487.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,411 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,314.

Established
1793
Motto
Γνῶθι Σεαυτόν
Mascot
Alex
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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12%Acceptance
1487SAT Avg
2,045Students
9:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$78,411Earnings 10yr
$28,314Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hamilton College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1487

Reading & WritingMid: 730
700770
MathMid: 745
710780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3235

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

11.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1487

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$65,740
Room & Board$16,690
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$80,380
Average Net Price$28,314
Median Debt at Graduation$17,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$180

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,906
$30–48K$8,614
$48–75K$18,336
$75–110K$21,312
$110K+$50,232

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,314

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,015

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,045
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 3%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 9%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate91.3%
Freshman Retention95.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,082
8 Years$74,462
10 Years$78,411

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$67,700
Men
$80,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#14
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#29

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rocking Chair

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
177 mi(307 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
214 mi(371 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
226 mi(392 min)

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