The Basics About Hamilton College
Hamilton College is a private institution that was founded in 1812. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,882, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1300 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Hamilton College's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 18. Its tuition and fees are $41,280.
Overview: Hamilton College
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1812
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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1,882
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Setting:
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rural
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2009 Endowment:
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$540,154,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$75
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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30%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $41,280
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Student Life at Hamilton College
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Hamilton College is located in Clinton, N.Y., 45 minutes east of Syracuse and 90 minutes west of Albany. The college offers a wide variety of unique student clubs on campus, from the cooking club Love ’n Spoonful to the comedy troupe Urban Outwitters. Hamilton also has an active Greek life, with 18 fraternities and sororities on campus. The school fields NCAA Division III varsity sports teams and is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. All underclassmen are required to live on campus, and about 98 percent of students live in the 27 residence halls.
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Other Facts About Hamilton College
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Hamilton is the third-oldest college in New York and was named after its former board of trustee and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton College was originally a men’s college until 1978 when it became coeducational after uniting with its sister institution, Kirkland College. Nearly half of students study abroad during their time at Hamilton through 180 programs around the world or the school’s consortium programs in Spain, India, France, and China, as well as U.S. locations in New York, Boston, and Washington. Annual traditions on campus include FebFest, a winter carnival; and May Day, a spring outdoor concert festival. Notable alumni include poet Ezra Pound, actor and writer for The Office Paul Lieberstein, and psychologist B.F. Skinner.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Students come to Hamilton to find their voice. As a national leader for teaching students to write effectively, learn from each other and think for themselves, Hamilton produces graduates who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to make their voices heard on issues of importance to them and their communities. A key component of the Hamilton experience is the College's open, yet rigorous liberal arts curriculum. In place of distribution requirements that are common at most colleges, Hamilton gives its students freedom to choose the courses that reflect their unique interests and plans. Faculty advisors assist students in planning a coherent and highly individualized academic program - in fact, close student-faculty relationships at Hamilton are a distinguishing characteristic of the College - but ultimately students at Hamilton take responsibility for their own future. Part of that future includes a lifelong relationship with the College. Hamilton alumni are exceptionally loyal and passionate supporters of their alma mater and the students and faculty who live and work on College Hill. That support manifests itself through internships, speaking engagements, job-shadowing opportunities and financial donations.
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Applications: Hamilton College
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 30 (Fall), January 1 (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$75
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.hamilton.edu/admission/ApplicationProcess/Application.html
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$500
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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N/A
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Monica Inzer
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Admissions office phone number:
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(800) 843-2655
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Hamilton College
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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02/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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02/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Important
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Important
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Considered
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Character/personal qualities?
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Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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3
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Total high school units recommended:
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16
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Entering Class Statistics: Hamilton College
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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30%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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42%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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28%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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4,661
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Number of applicants accepted:
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1,390
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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466
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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49%
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Number of male applicants:
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2,044
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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627
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Male freshman enrollment:
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225
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Number of female applicants:
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2,617
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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763
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Female freshman enrollment:
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241
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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1,096
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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505
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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17
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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46%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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80%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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97%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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60%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-740
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-730
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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650-740
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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59%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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31%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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3%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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45%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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45%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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13%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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28-31
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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56%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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37%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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6%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Hamilton College
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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April 15 (Fall), November 15 (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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June 1 (Fall), December 15 (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 30 (Fall), January 1 (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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N/A
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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2.0
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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64 from a two-year school, 64 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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64 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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179
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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21
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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5
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International Student Admissions: Hamilton College
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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N/A
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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630
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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108
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