About Hamilton College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,005
Website
www.hamilton.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Located in Clinton, New York, Hamilton College is a private university. Across all the courses offered at Hamilton College, the enrolment stands at 2,012. The school has a total of 223 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. There are around 53% of the students who are females and 47% are males at Hamilton College. At HC, around 100% of the students are 24 and under. Tom Vilsack, Ezra Pound, B. F. Skinner, and Paul Lieberstein are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. HC offers a total of 29 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Rankings
The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Hamilton College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Jan
Acceptance Rate
21%
SAT Range
1350 - 1510
ACT Range
31 - 34
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The university is selective in taking in students. Moreover, admission to HC is difficult. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $60, as part of the admission process at HC. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1370-1520, it would improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Hamilton College, must score 33 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 32 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, New York 13323, or call (315) 859-4011.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$27,809
Average Annual Cost
$54,080
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$540
Room And Board
$13,870
Budget For Other Expenses
$500
Total One Year Cost
$69,990
Before applying to HC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $72,390. The average annual tuition cost ($56,530), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($14,360), and budget for other expenses ($500) are all included in this cost. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
94%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$492
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
103 Graduates
Mathematics
47 Graduates
Political Science and Government
44 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
39 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
38 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
27 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
24 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
23 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
20 Graduates
Public Policy Analysis
19 Graduates
History
18 Graduates
Biology, General
16 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
15 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
15 Graduates
Chemistry
14 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
14 Graduates
Physics
14 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
13 Graduates
Sociology
13 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
12 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
12 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
11 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
11 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
9 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
8 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
8 Graduates
Archeology
5 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
5 Graduates
Area Studies
4 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
4 Graduates
Music
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,005
Socio-Economic Diversity
15%
Part-time
1%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$78,373 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 100% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Freshmen Live on Campus
100%
Undergrads in College Housing
100%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,580/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,290/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,290/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Continentals
School Colors
buff and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New England Small College Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
327
Total Female Athletes
252
Intramural Sports
19
Sports Club
21
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Squash
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Squash
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $14,360 per year for living on campus. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 47% male and 53% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,800/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$60,200/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$132 - 190
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$39,861
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,862
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,134
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$40,413
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$58,282
$30K - $48K
$56,319
$48K - $75K
$54,396
$75K - $110K
$45,269
> $110K
$24,598
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$44,124,703
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$659,388
The financial aid department of Hamilton College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,413, whereas the financial aid is $43,722. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $2,787 and institutional aid worth $43,722. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Hamilton College amount to $44,124,703 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $659,388.
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