Hamilton College
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Application Essay | Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
Non-academic
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Interview | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 278
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $66,176
Student Debt
Median total debt: $15,015
Students with federal loans: 30.7%
Students with Pell grants: 18.1%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $47,320
After 5 years: $77,354
Majors(37 programs)
- Economics.(102 graduates)
- Mathematics.(38 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(38 graduates)
- Research and Experimental Psychology.(29 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(27 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(26 graduates)
- Literature.(24 graduates)
- Sociology.(23 graduates)
- Biology, General.(22 graduates)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(22 graduates)
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.(20 graduates)
- Public Policy Analysis.(20 graduates)
- History.(19 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(18 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(18 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(14 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(14 graduates)
- Philosophy.(13 graduates)
- Physics.(13 graduates)
- Area Studies.(12 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(11 graduates)
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.(10 graduates)
- Chemistry.(10 graduates)
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(9 graduates)
- Music.(9 graduates)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.(7 graduates)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(6 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(6 graduates)
- Religion/Religious Studies.(5 graduates)
- Anthropology.(5 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(3 graduates)
- Archeology.(2 graduates)
- Dance.(1 graduates)
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts.(1 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.
- English Language and Literature, General.
- Psychology, General.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,045 students
Admission Rate: 11.8%
Retention Rate: 95.6%
Graduation Rate: 91.3%
Student Demographics
White (64.7%)
Hispanic (9.0%)
Black (2.9%)
Asian (8.9%)
Two or More (5.5%)
International (7.5%)
Gender Distribution
Men (44.5%)
Women (55.5%)