Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1450 and 1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 34
Popular programs at Hamilton College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 88 | |
| 2 | Biology, General. | 41 | |
| 3 | Political Science and Government. | 40 | |
| 4 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 36 | |
| 5 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 34 | |
| 6 | Mathematics. | 32 | |
| 7 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 28 | |
| 8 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 25 | |
| 9 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 23 | |
| 10 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 22 | |
| 11 | Public Policy Analysis. | 21 | |
| 12 | Physics. | 18 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 17 | |
| 14 | Sociology. | 16 | |
| 15 | History. | 16 | |
| 16 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 15 | |
| 17 | Literature. | 15 | |
| 18 | Chemistry. | 14 | |
| 19 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 13 | |
| 20 | Philosophy. | 13 |
Showing top 20 of 34 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Hamilton College?
Hamilton College has an acceptance rate of 14% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Hamilton College?
Admitted students at Hamilton College typically score between 1450 and 1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Hamilton College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Hamilton College is approximately $28,985 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Hamilton College?
4-year graduation rate data for Hamilton College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.