Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 11.8% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1410–1550 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 32–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $28,314 |
| Grad rate | 91% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $78,411 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $65 (US) · $65 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~350 words each.
- At Hamilton, we each bring different backgrounds and perspectives, and we teach one another about the world through our individual and shared experiences. In the spirit of Hamilton’s motto, Know Thyself, please reflect on your unique perspective and how Hamilton might shape it, as well as how your perspective will shape Hamilton. (350 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).
Essays that worked
Hamilton publishes admitted students' essays going back many years.
Read them on the official site ↗