4-Year School
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
1,897
Students
47,372
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
24%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
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
Dean of Admission
Email: admission@hamilton.edu
Phone: 800-843-2655
Fax: 315-859-4457
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| German Studies |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| Literature |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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| French |
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| Hispanic And Latin American Languages |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Physics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Policy Analysis |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Archeology |
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| Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dance |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/cinema/video Studies |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,678
Applied
1,375
Accepted
1,897
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,088
Females Applied
741
Females Accepted
24%
Male Admissions
2,590
Males Applied
634
Males Accepted
24%
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 1st | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,080
Fees
540
Full-time student fees
13,870
Room & board
7,580
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
47,372
Avg. Financial Aid Package
46,050
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
52,411
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,264
Avg. Loan Aid
42,968
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,897
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
70%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.86% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.24% |
| White or Caucasian | 63.66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.05% |
| Asian | 7.16% |
| Two or more races | 3.93% |
| Other | 5.68% |
Gender
Male (46.81%)
Female (53.19%)
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
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
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
student safety program
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | 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 |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
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No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
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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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
226
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 187
Part-time - 39
Male - 110
Female - 116