by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Hamilton College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Hamilton College was awarded 24 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Hamilton is ranked #115 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.
Within the state, Hamilton holds the #7 spot on the Best Colleges in New York ranking.
Hamilton College has a very low acceptance rate of 14%, making it one of the most selective out of all the colleges and universities in the nation. It’s probably a good idea to apply to other schools in addition to Hamilton just in case you don’t make the cut.
About 34% of students accepted to Hamilton submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 730 and 780.
Hamilton received ACT scores from 16% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.
At Hamilton, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 9 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Hamilton College is 75%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 96% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Hamilton College enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Hamilton the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 91%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Hamilton College.
The current enrollment includes 2,045 undergraduates at Hamilton.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Hamilton College.
The overall average net price of Hamilton is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Hamilton
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,906 | $8,614 | $18,336 | $21,312 | $50,232 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Hamilton, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Hamilton, approximately 29% of students took out student loans averaging $4,398 a year. That adds up to $17,592 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.3%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Hamilton College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Hamilton College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $78,411 in their early years. This is good news for future Hamilton College graduates since it is 59% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
Hamilton College is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Clinton, New York. Clinton is considered a suburb and offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of a city center. Get more details about the location of Hamilton College.
Contact details for Hamilton College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323 |
| Phone: | 3158594011 |
| Website: | www.hamilton.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/HamiltonCollege |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/hamiltoncollege |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 16 majors graduated from Hamilton College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 612 | NA |
| Economics | 99 | $56,571 |
| Computer Information Systems | 35 | NA |
| General Biology | 32 | $33,752 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 30 | $44,978 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 27 | NA |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 27 | NA |
| Political Science & Government | 25 | $48,577 |
| Romance Languages | 24 | $40,658 |
| History | 24 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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