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Hamilton College
Located in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private college. Admissions are highly competitive, with about 14% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $28,985 per year after financial aid. About 91% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $78,411 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.53–4
SAT (middle 50%)1450–1550
ACT (middle 50%)33–35
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
91%
graduation rate
95%
freshman retention
$60,082
median earnings, 6yr
$78,411
median earnings, 10yr
What Hamilton College values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From Hamilton College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What Hamilton College requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Hamilton College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is Hamilton College's acceptance rate?
- Hamilton College admits about 14% of applicants.
- How much does Hamilton College cost?
- At Hamilton College, the average net price after aid is about $28,985 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,230 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Hamilton College?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1450–1550 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
- What are Hamilton College's application deadlines?
- Hamilton College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 4. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does Hamilton College value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, Hamilton College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Recommendations, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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