Hamilton College
Clinton, NY 13323

Overview

Type 4 year
Control Private
Business model Not for Profit
Campus size Small
Campus locale Suburb
Degrees offered Undergrad only
Calendar system Semester
Total enrollment 1,883
Religious affiliation None
Students with disability 5%
Student to faculty ratio 9:1
Campus housing
Dormitory capacity 1,887 students
Freshmen are required
to live on campus
Types of Programs Offered
Academic
No
Occupational
No
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
No
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
No
High school education
No
Medical Degree
Special Learning Opportunities
No
Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
No
Teacher certification
No
ROTC - Army
No
ROTC - Navy
No
ROTC - Air Force
Student Services Offered
No
On-campus day care for students' children
No
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students
Placement services for graduates

Admission

26%
Acceptance Rate
(Fall 2016)

Hamilton College is very selective in its admission process. In Fall 2016, it received 5,230 applications and only 1,364 students were granted admission. Hamilton College is at the #24 spot (in a scale of 1 to 100) in terms of admission difficulty out of 1,781 4 year colleges in the U.S.

Among other admission requirements, applicants must submit ACT or SAT test scores in order to get their application considered. In Fall 2016, 33% of the enrollees submitted ACT scores and 48% submitted SAT scores.

Test Scores

Students admitted and enrolled in Fall 2016 have test scores in the following ranges.
SAT1300 to 1480
ACT31 to 33

Application Fee

$50
Undergrad students
Learn more about admission requirments

Tuition & Fees

In 2016-2017 academic year, Hamilton College's tuition was $50,730 for all students regardless of residency (89.3% more expensive than the national average tuition of a typical 4-year private institution)

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

$24,397
Average Net Price
(2016-2017)
National Average = $22,127
$50,730
In State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
$50,730
Out of State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
Learn more about tuition & fees

Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 61% of Hamilton College's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 15% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,513 (which is 2.6% above the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Hamilton College in 2016-2017, was 178, which is 38% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $4,074 (which is 30.9% below the national average.)

$4,513
Average
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
National Average = $4,400
$4,074
Average
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
National Average = $5,895
61%
Financial aid
awarded
(2016-2017)
National Average = 92%
Learn more about financial aid

Student Body

In Fall 2016, Hamilton College has enrolled a total of 1,883 students (1,868 students full-time and 15 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 1,883 students, 22 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 49% men and 51% women and all students were enrolled for undergraduate studies.

1,883
Total Enrollment
22
Transfers

Student Diversity

White: 64%

Hispanic: 8%

Race/ethnicity unknown: 7%

Asian: 7%

Non-resident alien: 7%

Black/African American: 4%

Two or more races: 3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%

Majors

Listed below are the 10 largest majors offered at Hamilton College.

Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.
Study Areas Percent Total Graduates Online
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics 14% 38
Social Sciences 14% 38
Mathematics And Statistics 12% 32
English Language And Literature/letters 4% 12
Psychology 4% 12
Biological And Biomedical Sciences 4% 10
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies 3% 8
Philosophy And Religious Studies 3% 8
Visual And Performing Arts 3% 8
Public Administration And Social Service Professions 2% 6

Graduation & Dropout Rates

92%
Graduation rate
national average: 55%

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Hamilton College full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

1%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropout rate
6%
Transfered out

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Earnings After College

$45,100
Median Annual Income
national average: $33,604

The typical median income of Hamilton College graduates 6 years after enrollment is $45,100. Last year, out of the total 309 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 281 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 362 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 333 were employed.

6 years after enrollment 10 years after enrollment
Annual Income $45,100 $59,400
Employment Rate 91% 92%
Total Graduates 309 362

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