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Hamilton College

Clinton, New York · Private · 2,030 undergrads

Hamilton admits 14% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027.

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Can I get into Hamilton?

14% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1440–1510 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

8,904 applied, 1,210 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Hamilton cost?

$25,793 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $88,270.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$13,679
$30,000–$48,000$4,407
$48,000–$75,000$14,749
$75,000–$110,000$20,025
over $110,000$40,520

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Hamilton due?

6 days left

6days
Early decisionBinding
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2026
56days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027
56days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Jan 4, 2027
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Checked on hamilton.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Hamilton need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 34% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1480 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on hamilton.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

2,030
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Clinton, NY.
95%
of first-years come back for year two.
81%
finish in four years. 91% within six.
$85k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$15k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Hamilton is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Nov 15Colleges due Jan 4Early decision II collegesDeadlines after Jan 1Most selective in New YorkColleges for a 1500 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 34 ACTColleges that meet full need

Questions people ask

Is Hamilton College test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Hamilton is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on hamilton.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Hamilton College's acceptance rate?
14% for fall 2025: 1,210 of 8,904 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Hamilton College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1440 to 1510 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Hamilton College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $14,749 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $88,270.
When is the Hamilton College application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision is due Nov 15, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 4, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 4, 2027. Checked on hamilton.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Hamilton College have early decision?
Yes. 315 of 1,120 early decision applicants were admitted (28%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.