Hamilton College
(Clinton, NY)
Hamilton is a national leader in teaching students to write effectively, learn from each other and think for themselves.
Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy; chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College; third oldest college established in New York State.
Hamilton's 1,300-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.
Admissions
28%
of Applicants Admitted
of Applicants Admitted
Admitted Freshmen Ranked
- 1% in Top 25% in H.S. Class
- 1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class
- January 01, 2011
SAT Required
Test Score Ranges
25th percentile to 75th percentile- 1960–2210 SAT Total
- 660–740 SAT Reading
- 650–730 SAT Math
- 650–740 SAT Writing
- 26–31 ACT Composite
TOEFL Required for intl students
Cost
$11,610
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
- $39,760
- $10,310
- $1,300
Will I Like It
1,980
number of undergraduates
number of undergraduates
- Private Non-Profit
- Suburban
- 52% Women
Famous Alumni
Terry Brooks - Author
Kevin Burns - TV Producer and Filmmaker
Amy Owens Goodfriend - Partner at Goldman Sachs
Kimberley Intino - Director at the Humane Society of the United States
Kraig Kayser - President and CEO of Seneca Food Corporation
Christina H. Pearson - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
Ezra Pound - Poet
Jack Selby - Founder of PayPal
James S. Sherman - Vice President of the U.S.
Melinda Wagner - Composer
Kevin Burns - TV Producer and Filmmaker
Amy Owens Goodfriend - Partner at Goldman Sachs
Kimberley Intino - Director at the Humane Society of the United States
Kraig Kayser - President and CEO of Seneca Food Corporation
Christina H. Pearson - U.S. Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
Ezra Pound - Poet
Jack Selby - Founder of PayPal
James S. Sherman - Vice President of the U.S.
Melinda Wagner - Composer
Areas of Study
Business & Economics
Economics
Engineering
Computer Science
Humanities
Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages
Music
General Music & Theory
Performing Arts
Dance, Drama & Theatre
Science & Math
Biology, Chemistry, Math
Social Sciences
Anthropology, Archeology, International Relations
Extra Curriculars
Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, French Club, German Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations
Mailing Address
198 College Hill RdClinton, NY 13323
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