Hamilton College
Founded 1812
President David Wippman (President)
Fees USD 67,610
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Rural
Hamilton College is a highly selective private liberal arts college founded in 1812 in Clinton, New York. Hamilton is consistently ranked among the best liberal arts colleges in the United States and is particularly noted for its open curriculum — one of the most flexible of any college in America — and its emphasis on writing and communication. The college enrolls approximately 2,100 students and boasts a beautiful 1,350-acre campus in the foothills of the Adirondacks.
Academic Programs
- Humanities — English, creative writing, history, philosophy, classics, and religion
- Social Sciences — Economics, government, sociology, anthropology, and psychology
- Natural Sciences — Biology, chemistry, physics, geoscience, and mathematics
- Arts — Art, art history, music, theatre, and creative writing (nationally ranked)
- Interdisciplinary Programs — Environmental studies, neuroscience, and computer science
- Languages — French, Spanish, German, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, and Japanese
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or QuestBridge with Hamilton supplement
- Application Fee: $65
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1440–1560, ACT 33–35
- Essays: Common App essay + Hamilton supplement
- Recommendations: Two teacher recommendations + counselor report
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.0+
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 15
- Early Decision II: January 15
- Regular Decision: January 1
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~13% (highly selective)
- Average GPA: ~3.9