Hamilton College

Hamilton Overview

Hamilton College (Hamilton) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Clinton, NY. Hamilton College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.

The Hamilton's tuition & fees is $68,960 for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $54,118.

The school has a total enrollment of 2,031 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

Hamilton's acceptance rate is 13.62% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.98%. The median SAT score is 1500 and the ACT score is 34.

Hamilton ranked 14^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5^th in New York Colleges rankings. Hamilton College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Hamilton College is $68,960.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $75,797 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$68,960

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$75,797

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	13.62% Acceptance Rate / 38.98% Yield
Test Scores »	1,500 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »	91%
Transfer-out Rate	6%
Retention Rate	95%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	2,031 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$54,118

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Hamilton College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at Hamilton
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323
Phone	315-859-4011
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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