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Hamilton College
School profile / Clinton, NY
Hamilton College
Private · 4-year·2,031 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
91%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
14%
Reported admissions data
Overview
This school is highly selective, so admission takes a strong academic record. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $28,719 a year against a $88,270 list price, a 67% gap. 91% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Hamilton College is a suburban private four-year institution located in Clinton, NY. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,031 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
14%
SAT range
1450 - 1550
Academic fit
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Academics
Student:faculty
9:1
Avg class size (est.)
~23 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$88,270
Avg net price after aid
$28,719
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
53%
Avg grant aid
$54,118
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Student body
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Location
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