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Rating
Private
Type
2,083
Students
$55,970
Tuition
16%
Acceptance
#42
Ranking
Midsize Suburb
Campus Setting
Hamilton College is a small private liberal arts college located in Clinton, NY ranked 44thin the United States. It has a total of 2,083 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, with a 16.39% acceptance rate. Hamilton College offers 42 different majors and is best known for its literature, chinese language and literature, and creative writing programs (nationally ranked 2nd, 7th, and 8th respectively). With a tuition cost of $55,970 per year, Hamilton College is exceptionally expensive. 92.82% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $60,200 per year, which is 45% greater than the national median.
Hamilton College
National Average
$72,390/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$31,085/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Hamilton College
National
1370 - 1520
41% of students submit
35%
0 - 0
40% of students submit
Required
$60
Full-Time
Part-Time
47%
83%
53%
15%
0%
1%
13% Economics, General
9% Mathematics, General
7% Political Science and Government, General
71% Others
13%
78 Graduates
9%
54 Graduates
7%
41 Graduates
5%
31 Graduates
4%
26 Graduates
4%
23 Graduates
4%
22 Graduates
3%
21 Graduates
Students
Professors
9
500,282
$29,438
95%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Hamilton College
National
$47,800
2 Years After Graduation
0%
$60,200
6 Years After Graduation
92%