Hamilton College
Acceptance
14%
Avg SAT
1506
Tuition
$68,960
Grad Rate (4yr)
80%
Retention
95%
Earnings
$78,411
AI Overview
Hamilton College brings together open curriculum flexibility with standout programs in environmental studies, area studies, and cultural research. Nestled in rural Clinton, NY, this highly selective liberal arts college (12% acceptance rate) attracts intellectually curious students who want to design their own academic path without distribution requirements. The campus culture rewards independent thinkers who can articulate their ideas through Hamilton's renowned emphasis on writing across all disciplines—you'll find writing-intensive courses even in STEM fields.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$68,960
Room & Board
$17,510
Average Net Price
$28,985
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
18%
Take Federal Loans
29%
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$78,411Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$17,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesEconomics
97 graduates
$130,633
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
30 graduates
$88,019
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
53 graduates
$83,211
4 yrs after graduation
International Relations and National Security Studies
25 graduates
$64,585
4 yrs after graduation
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
15 graduates
$42,806
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
34+ programsAnd 22 more programs available
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