Hamilton College
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The private liberal arts college in Clinton, New York, has a completely open curriculum, meaning students don't have mandatory core classes outside their major. Incoming freshman are encouraged to participate in outdoor trips such as hiking, rock-climbing before orientation to meet their classmates. Admissions are highly selective.
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At a glance At a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
LocationAt a glance
The location of the school's main campus, including city and state.
TypeThe highest degree program awarded by this university, as well as whether the school is controlled by public or private entity.
SizeSize of student body based on the number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Clinton, NY
Type3-year, Private Nonprofit
SizeMedium
Admissions Admissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
Undergraduate EnrollmentAdmissions
The number of students enrolled in this school seeking a certificate or degree at the undergraduate level.
Acceptance RateThe proportion of first-time students submitting an application to this school that were accepted for admission.
Test ScoresTests scores shown are a range that covers the middle 50 percent of first-time students enrolled at the school who submitted their scores (25% of students scored below this range and 25% of students scored above this range). Not all schools require test scores for admission.
2,030
Acceptance Rate14%
Test ScoresConsidered, but not required
SAT Reading720-770
SAT Math730-780
ACT33-35
Costs Costs
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
Average annual costCosts
Average annual cost paid for tuition, living costs, books, supplies, and fees, minus the average grants and scholarships for first-time, fulltime students who received federal financial aid.
Median Earnings after GraduationThe median yearly incomes of former students who received federal aid 4 years after graduating college.
Median Total Debt after GraduationThe median federal loan debt accumulated at the school awarding the credential among undergraduate student borrowers of federal loans who graduated. Non-federal loans and federal loans not made to students (e.g., Parent PLUS loans) are not included in this value.
Students Receiving Federal LoansPercentage of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students awarded a federal loan.
$25,793
Median earnings$79,130
Median total debt after graduation$15,000
Students receiving federal loans29%
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Areas of Study Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
Areas of Study
Instructional programs offered by this school.
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- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Area Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
- Literature
- Biology, General
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Physics
- Research and Experimental Psychology
- Public Policy Analysis
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Economics
- International Relations and National Security Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Dance
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Music
- History
Academics Academics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
Graduation RateAcademics
The percentage of students who graduate within 8 years of starting at this school.
92%
Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education's College Scorecard
