Hamilton College
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
2,045
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
66%
Hispanic
8%
International
8%
Asian
5%
Mixed
3%
Black
2%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
22%
Business & Economics
18%
Engineering, Computing & Math
11%
Arts
8%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$68,960
Est. Cost of Attendance
$84,230
10-Year ROI
$229,000
ROI Percentile
90th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
95%
4-Year Graduation Rate
80%
6-Year Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-Out Rate
6%
Weather
Comfortable Days
95 (20th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
1,950 (1th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
200 (5th pctl)
Muggyness
Very Dry
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12%
Yield (Unbound)
26%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 15
Early Decision 2
Jan 15
Research
Research Level
R3
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $1M | #340 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #502 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #519 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
50%
SAT Range
1,450
–
1,550
ACT Range
33
–
35
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College | 488 | 44% / 56% | 6% | $92,798 | |
| Computer Science | 35 — | 63% / 37% | 6% | — | |
| Mathematics | 11 +13 | 45% / 55% | 9% | $87,423 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | 6 +5 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 15 — | 27% / 73% | 7% | — | |
| Biology | 31 +1 | 32% / 68% | 6% | — | |
| Chemistry | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 25 +2 | 36% / 64% | 4% | — | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences | |||||
| Geosciences | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 20% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 23 +4 | 22% / 78% | 0% | — | |
| Quantitative Economics | 90 +9 | 77% / 23% | 11% | $100,289 | |
| African American Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| American Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 22% | — | |
| Archaeology | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Asian Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Chinese | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Classical Languages | 7 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Creative Writing | 20 +3 | 15% / 85% | 5% | — | |
| French | 1 +7 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $54,277 | |
| German Studies | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 33% | — | |
| Hispanic Studies | 7 +9 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $54,277 | |
| History | 19 +5 | 63% / 37% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| International Affairs | 8 +7 | 50% / 50% | 12% | — | |
| Japanese | 2 +5 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Literature | 17 +6 | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Middle Eastern Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 15 +7 | 53% / 47% | 7% | — | |
| Political Science | 17 +8 | 41% / 59% | 6% | $74,752 | |
| Psychology | 21 +9 | 10% / 90% | 5% | — | |
| Public Policy | 18 +3 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Religious Studies | 3 +3 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Russian Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 14 +2 | 21% / 79% | 0% | — | |
| Women's Studies | 1 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art History | 6 +1 | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Dance | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Film Studies | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 5 +1 | 60% / 40% | 20% | — | |
| Studio Art | 12 — | 8% / 92% | 8% | — | |
| Theater | 4 +9 | 25% / 75% | 25% | — |