Hamilton College
Liberal arts college · Clinton, NY · 2,030 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
14%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1450–1550
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Average net price
$25,793
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,270
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
90%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Hamilton College?
Hamilton College accepts about 14 of every 100 applicants (14%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1450 and 1550 on the SAT. A score at or above 1550 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1450, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 33–35.
The latest federal data says Hamilton College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hamilton College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Hamilton College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,270 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,793 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $72,690 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$72,690
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$72,690
- Room & board$18,460
- Total cost of attendance$88,270
- Average net price after grants$25,793
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts.
Hamilton College FAQ
- What is Hamilton College's acceptance rate?
- 14% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Hamilton College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1450–1550. Aim for 1550 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Hamilton College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 33–35.
- Is Hamilton College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Hamilton College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Hamilton College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Hamilton College cost?
- About $88,270 a year before aid; $25,793 on average after grants.
- What is Hamilton College's FAFSA school code?
- 002728. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Hamilton College receives your information.
- What is Hamilton College's graduation rate?
- 90% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Hamilton College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | 14% | 1430–1540 | $29,409 | 89% |
| Helene Fuld College of NursingNew York, NY | 17% | — | $38,536 | — |
| New York UniversityNew York, NY | 9.2% | 1480–1560 | $35,737 | 88% |
| The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NY | 9.2% | — | $41,799 | 91% |
| Barnard CollegeNew York, NY | 8.8% | 1470–1560 | $28,930 | 92% |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | 8.8% | 1500–1570 | $33,934 | 95% |