Hamilton College

At a glance

Admission rate

14%

Total (middle 50%)

1450–1550

Undergraduates

2,030

Setting

Suburb: Midsize

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Hamilton does not require the SAT or ACT; submitting is the applicant's choice, including for international applicants (who must show English proficiency). Page does not name an entry year for the policy. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: hamilton.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1450–1550

Reading and Writing

720–770

Math

730–780

Average total

1506

ACT composite (middle 50%)

33–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, Coalition with Scoir, QuestBridge$65 fee; waivers available.

Application fee

$65

Phone

(315) 859-4011

Admissions email

admission@hamilton.edu

Source: School's page (hamilton.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$72,690per year

Average net price

$25,793What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

90%

First-year retention

95%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$84,956

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study