Hamilton College

Name: Hamilton College Common Data Set 2023-24
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Common Data Set 2023-24

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Acceptance Rate

12.0%

Applications

9,285

Admitted

1,115

Enrolled

452

SAT Composite

1430-1520

SAT Math

710-780

SAT Reading

700-770

ACT Composite

32-35

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$78,411

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

91%

6-year completion

Average net price

$28,985

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$17,000

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction362fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:Haochen

Last Name:Sun

Title:Institutional Research Analyst

Office:Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

Address Line 1:198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323

Phone:315-859-4814

Email Address:hsun@hamilton.edu

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes

If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.hamilton.edu/offices/oir/common-data-sets/common-data-sets

Address Information

Street Address Line 1:198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323

Main Phone Number (Area Code)315

Main Phone Number:859-4011

WWW Home Page Address:www.hamilton.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):315

Admissions Phone Number:859-4421

Admissions Email Address:admission@hamilton.edu

If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.hamilton.edu/admission/apply

Academic Year

If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.hamilton.edu/about/diversity

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	39	154	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	43	188	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	16	61	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	278	1318	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	44	182	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	31	114	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	11	28	Not reported
Total	462	2045	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	85	112	283	480
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	85	112	283	480
Completed in less than four years	66	92	231	389
Completed in less than five years	6	11	26	43
Completed in less than six years	2	1	3	6
Total completers	74	104	260	438
Six-year graduation rate	87.1%	92.9%	91.9%	91.3%

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	85	97	290	472
Did not persist	0	0	0	0
Final cohort	85	97	290	472
Completed in less than four years	74	92	252	418
Completed in less than five years	4	3	9	16
Completed in less than six years	0	0	2	2
Total completers	78	95	263	436
Six-year graduation rate	91.8%	97.9%	90.7%	92.4%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	95.6%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	4262	5023	Not reported	9643
Admitted	529	586	Not reported	1135
Enrolled	222	230	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

Total first-time, first-year who applied1,956

Total first-time, first-year who were admitted321

Total first-time, first-year who applied4,171

Total first-time, first-year who were admitted736

Total first-time, first-year who applied3,516

Total first-time, first-year who were admitted78

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units16

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Foreign language3

Social studies3

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	33.77	156
ACT	16.88	78

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1430	1480	1520
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	700	740	770
SAT math	710	750	780
ACT composite	32	33	35
ACT math	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80078.9

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69921.2

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-80084.0

SAT Math: 600-69915.4

SAT Math: 500-5990.6

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 1400-160087.2

SAT Composite: 1200-139912.2

SAT Composite: 1000-11990.6

SAT Composite: 400-599100

ACT Composite: 30-3697.4

ACT Composite: 24-291.3

ACT Composite: 18-231.3

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class79.0

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class100

Percent in top half of high school graduating class100

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:20.6

Admission Policies

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

Application closing date (fall): Month1

Application closing date (fall): Day3

If yes, maximum period of postponement:Click or tap here to enter text.

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	159	136	Not reported	305
Admitted	18	16	Not reported	34
Enrolled	5	6	Not reported	11

Application for Admission

Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Hamilton College - Common Data Set 2023-2024

Fall Closing Date: Month3

Spring Closing Date: Month11

Fall Notification Date: Month5

Spring Notification Date: Month12

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day15

Spring Closing Date: Day1

Fall Notification Date: Day15

Spring Notification Date: Day1

Academic Offerings and Policies

1 TABLE

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Double majorX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)71%

Percent of males who join fraternities0%

Percent of females who join sororities0%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)71%

Percent of males who join fraternities19%

Percent of females who join sororities15%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18.2

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.2

Average age of full-time students19.8

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.8

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Coed residence hallsX

Apartments for married studentsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Theme housingX

Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

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Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	Not reported	68280
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	680	680
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	9570	9570
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	7940
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	800	Not reported	Not reported
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	500	Not reported	Not reported
Other expenses	1000	Not reported	Not reported

Financial Aid

6 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2023-2024 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$2,417,798

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$826,658

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$53,162,113

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$974,178

Total Scholarships/Grants$57,380,747

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,743,539

Federal Work-Study$1,084,711

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$188,600

Total Self-Help$4,016,850

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0

Athletic Awards$0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$6,500

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$571,368

Total Scholarships/Grants$577,868

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$37,000

Total Self-Help$37,000

Parent Loans$3,403,728

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0

Athletic Awards$0

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	462	Not reported	1
Applied for need-based aid	335	Not reported	0
Determined to have financial need	256	Not reported	Not reported
Awarded any aid	256	Not reported	0
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	255	Not reported	0
Awarded need-based self-help aid	225	Not reported	0
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	0	Not reported	0
Need fully met	255	Not reported	0
Average percentage of need met	100	Not reported	0
Average financial aid package	59356	Not reported	0
Average need-based scholarship or grant	56218	Not reported	0
Average need-based self-help award	3722	4780	0
Average need-based loan	3108	4254	0

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.484

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:⇒ Click or tap here to enter text. Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? ☐ Yes ☒ No Hamilton College - Common Data Set 2023-2024

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	201	66	267
Members of minority groups	46	10	56
Females	111	28	139
Males	90	38	128
Nonresidents	12	0	12
Doctorate or other terminal degree	194	31	225
Master's, but not terminal master's	4	22	26
Bachelor's degree	3	8	11
Unknown or other highest degree	0	5	5
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9.2

based on ____ students2,047

and ____ faculty223

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	127	13
10-19 students	127	13
20-29 students	203	45
30-39 students	69	16
40-49 students	50	8
50-99 students	19	Not reported
100+ students	1	Not reported
Total	469	82

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	2.90%
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	2.10%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	3.87%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	8.06%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	5.48%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	11.61%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	8.55%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	2.90%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.32%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	4.84%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	3.23%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	29.35%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	7.42%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	3.71%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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