At a glance
Average net price
$28,985
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
90.6%
Admission rate
14%
Undergrad size
2,030
In-state tuition
$68,960
Out-of-state tuition
$68,960
Cost of attendance
$84,230
Median earnings (10y)
$78,411
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,506
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 94.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (39%), stem (33%), humanities & arts (29%).
- STEM33%
- Humanities & arts29%
- Social sciences39%
- Social sciences28.9%~586 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences14.1%~287 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~158 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English7.6%~154 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science7.2%~146 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~104 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.3%~87 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.9%~79 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.7%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 185 | $56,571 | $18,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 85 | $57,593 | $16,275 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 73 | $33,752 | $17,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 70 | $48,577 | $12,500 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 66 | $44,978 | $17,450 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 65 | $40,658 | $12,200 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $15,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $17,000 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | — |
| Literature. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 30 | $19,101 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Hamilton College
Hamilton College is a mid-sized institution located in Clinton, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,030 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Hamilton College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,985 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,960 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,230 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 90.6%, a strong completion outcome. 94.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $78,411 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Hamilton College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (39% of credentials), stem (33% of credentials), humanities & arts (29% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Hamilton College accepts 14% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,506. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Clinton, New York (suburb), Hamilton College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton College
Q.How much does Hamilton College cost?
The average net price at Hamilton College is $28,985 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,230.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Hamilton College?
Hamilton College has a 6-year graduation rate of 90.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Hamilton College?
Hamilton College admits 14% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Hamilton College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Hamilton College graduate earns $78,411 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Hamilton College?
Published tuition is $68,960 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Hamilton College located?
Hamilton College is located in Clinton, New York (ZIP 13323).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Hamilton College at their official website.