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Hamilton College

Clinton, NY

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Median Earnings
$78,411
10 years after enrollment
Grad Rate
90.9%
6-year completion
Students
2,030
Undergraduate enrollment
Admit Rate
13.6%
Acceptance rate

Annual Cost Breakdown

Full Sticker Price

$84,230/yr

Tuition + fees + room + board + books. What you pay with no financial aid.

Avg After Grants

$28,985/yr

What students who received federal/institutional grants actually paid on average. Varies by family income.

Tuition Only

$68,960/yr

Tuition only — does not include room, board, or fees.

💡 The “Avg After Grants” is an average across all students who received aid — your actual cost depends on your family income. Use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants — by income bracket. Source: U.S. Dept of Education, AY 2022–23.

Under $30k/yr income$8,028/yr
$30k–$48k/yr income$9,489/yr
$48k–$75k/yr income$10,863/yr
$75k–$110k/yr income
Over $110k/yr income$46,907/yr

These are averages for aid recipients. Your exact cost depends on your specific FAFSA results. Estimate yours on studentaid.gov →

Admissions & Outcomes

Acceptance Rate
13.6%
1-Year Retention
94.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.7%
First-Generation Students
13.3%

Acceptance Rate

13.6%

Highly selective — strong application required.

Top Programs

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Computer Science
Biology / Life Sci

% of bachelor's degrees awarded in each field

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Program Rankings

Official program-level rankings (US News, QS, Forbes) are not available through a free public API. The Earnings by Major section below is the best free proxy — it shows real median salaries 2 years after graduation for each program at this school, sourced directly from federal earnings data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton College

How much does Hamilton College cost?

The average net price at Hamilton College after grants and scholarships is $28,985 per year. The full sticker price before aid is $84,230/yr. Your actual cost depends on your family income — use the school's Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is the graduation rate at Hamilton College?

The 6-year graduation rate at Hamilton College is 90.9%. The 1-year retention rate is 94.8%. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Hamilton College?

The acceptance rate at Hamilton College is 13.6%. Highly selective — strong application required.

What do Hamilton College graduates earn?

The median earnings of students who attended Hamilton College 10 years after enrollment is $78,411. Earnings vary significantly by major — see the Earnings by Major section above for program-specific data. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Is Hamilton College a good school?

Whether Hamilton College is the right fit depends on your major, budget, and priorities. Key facts: 91% graduation rate, average net price of $28,985/year, median graduate earnings of $78,411 at 10 years. Use our free Fit Score quiz to see how this school ranks against your specific needs.

Data from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, AY 2022–23 (updated November 2025). Earnings reflect median 10-year outcomes for all students who enrolled.

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