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
Website

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

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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