Overview

Hamilton College is a 4-year institution located in Clinton, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY  13323
United States

Contact Ms. T. Peaches Valdes
Dean of Admission
Email: admission@hamilton.edu
Phone: 800-843-2655
Fax: 315-859-4457

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Asian Studies/civilization
German Studies
Russian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
General Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,380

Applied

1,320

Accepted

2,055

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,404

Females Applied

735

Females Accepted

14%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,976

Males Applied

585

Males Accepted

15%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 5th	April 1st
Early decision plan	Not reported	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	May 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		700	760
SAT Math		710	780
ACT Composite		33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,050

Private

Fees

620

Full-time student fees

15,910

Room & board

8,690

Room only

Financial Aid

53,597

Avg. Financial Aid Package

57,037

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

65,402

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,339

Avg. Loan Aid

49,178

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

100%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,055

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.96%
Black or African American	3.12%
White or Caucasian	64.67%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.05%
Asian	8.25%
Two or more races	5.42%
Other	1.81%

Gender

Male (45.84%)

Female (54.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	100%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
FebFest, Class & Charter Concert and Great Names/Common Ground

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
WHCL (Hamilton College Radio), Slow Food, Powder Club, Black & Latin Student Union (BLSU) and Hamilton College Climbing Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
student safety program

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing		Division 3	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)			No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo			No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)			No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

253

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 203

Part-time - 50

Male - 125

Female - 128