Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · Private nonprofit · 2,030 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,028 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,489 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,863 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,614 |
| Over $110,000 | $46,907 |
| All incomes (average) | $28,985 |
Sticker tuition: $68,960 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Average SAT
- 1506
- Median ACT
- 34
- Students with Pell grants
- 18%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 91%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $78,411
- Median debt at graduation
- $17,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences31%
Biology & Life Sciences16%
Computer Science8%
Psychology6%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Mathematics & Statistics5%
English & Literature5%
Physics & Chemistry5%
Environmental Studies5%
Foreign Languages5%
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