Hamilton College
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Hamilton College — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. This archive discovered the file on Apr 19, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Hamilton College says 8,531 first-year students applied and 1,162 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 14%. 453 admitted students enrolled (39% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1460–1530 and ACT of 33–35. Waitlist: 1,709 offered a spot, 946 accepted one, and 35 admitted from it.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants8,531reported count
Admits1,16214%
Class seats45339% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 8,531 | 1,162 | 14% | 453 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 39%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot1,709
Accepted a spot946
Admitted from wait list35
55% joined after being offered a spot. 4% of students who joined were admitted. 20% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 1,709 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 946 |
| Admitted from wait list | 35 |
| Joined after being offered | 55% |
| Admitted after joining | 4% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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.
SCORECARD
$78,411
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
91%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$28,985
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$17,000
federal loans only
FSA
4%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
390 of ~390numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESName:Haochen
Title:Sun
Office:Institutional Research Analyst
Mailing Address:Office of Institutional Research and Assessment
City/State/Zip/Country: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
Name of College/University:Hamilton College
Mailing Address:198 College Hill Rd, Clinton, NY 13323
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:315
Admissions Office Mailing Address:859-4011
Admissions E-mail Address:www.hamilton.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):315
Admissions Phone Number:859-4421
Admissions Email Address:admission@hamilton.edu
PublicPrivate (nonprofit)
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
Bachelor'sX
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
4 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 215 | 238 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 687 | 889 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 902 | 1127 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 902 | 1128 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 0 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 1 | 5 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 1 | 6 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 903 | 1134 | Not reported | Not reported | 2037 |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 2037 | 1134 | Not reported | Not reported | 2037 |
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 | 36 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Hispanic/Latino | 49 | 197 | Not reported |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 13 | 64 | Not reported |
| White, non-Hispanic | 276 | 1263 | Not reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | Not reported |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 40 | 183 | Not reported |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 25 | 120 | Not reported |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 25 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 13 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 453 | 2030 | 0 |
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 | 90 | 115 | 276 | 481 |
| Did not persist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Final cohort | 89 | 115 | 276 | 480 |
| Completed in less than four years | 67 | 97 | 218 | 382 |
| Completed in less than five years | 13 | 8 | 27 | 48 |
| Completed in less than six years | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Total completers | 81 | 106 | 248 | 435 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 91.0% | 92.2% | 89.9% | 90.6% |
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 | 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% |
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 | 94.81% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3964 | 4560 | 7 | Not reported | 8,531 |
| Admitted | 515 | 645 | 2 | Not reported | 1,162 |
| Enrolled full-time | 215 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 453 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied1,644
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled133
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied3,660
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled284
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied3,227
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled36
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:1,709
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:946
Number of wait-listed students admitted:35
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language3
Social studies3
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 | — | — | Yes | — |
| 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 | — |
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
| Measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| SAT | 34 | 156 |
| ACT | 16 | 71 |
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 | 1460 | 1500 | 1530 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | 720 | 740 | 770 |
| SAT math | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 34 | 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 |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80090.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6999.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80091.7
SAT Math: 600-6998.3
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160098.1
SAT Composite: 1200-13991.9
ACT Composite: 30-3697.2
ACT Composite: 24-291.4
ACT Composite: 18-231.4
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class82
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class98
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class22.1
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:22.1
Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:22.1
Application closing date (fall)1
Priority Date3
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64/16 sem hours/HC units Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 64/16 sem hours/HC units - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 64/16 sem hours/HC units - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:64
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ## Hamilton College - Common Data Set 2024-2025 ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Double majorX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)68%
Percent of men who join fraternities0%
Percent of women 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 men who join fraternities11%
Percent of women who join sororities14%
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 of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Radio stationX
Student newspaperX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed dormsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Financial Aid
8 TABLES2024-20252024-2025 estimated
Both FM and IM2840692
Federal$1,172,578
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$59,696,364
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,385,368
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$65,095,002
Total Scholarships/Grants$2,971,452
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$913,587
Federal Work-Study$781,838
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$4,666,877
Parent Loans$0
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
Federal$6,000
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$63,468
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$69,468
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,630,393
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,400
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,644,793
Total Self-Help$2,877,591
Parent Loans$0
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
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 | 453 | 2029 | 1 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 304 | 1175 | 0 |
| Determined to have financial need | 259 | 1073 | 0 |
| Awarded any aid | 259 | 1073 | 0 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 259 | 1065 | 0 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 219 | 897 | 0 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Need fully met | 259 | 1073 | 0 |
| Average percentage of need met | 100.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 |
| Average financial aid package | 64435 | 63557 | Not reported |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 60599 | 59696 | Not reported |
| Average need-based self-help award | 4489 | 5151 | Not reported |
| Average need-based loan | 3281 | 4385 | Not reported |
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.480
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
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:- [ ] College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 206 | 63 | 269 |
| Members of minority groups | 48 | 8 | 56 |
| Females | 114 | 26 | 140 |
| Males | 92 | 36 | 128 |
| Nonresidents | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | 189 | 28 | 217 |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | 12 | 24 | 36 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Unknown or other highest degree | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
based on ____ students2,024
and ____ faculty227
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 143 | 11 |
| 10-19 students | 143 | 11 |
| 20-29 students | 219 | 40 |
| 30-39 students | 62 | 19 |
| 40-49 students | 49 | 3 |
| 50-99 students | 21 | 1 |
| 100+ students | 1 | Not reported |
| Total | 495 | 74 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ 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 | 4.41% |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.12% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.72% |
| 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 | 7.19% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 7.52% |
| 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 | 12.09% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 4.25% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.98% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 4.58% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.59% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 4.90% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 3.43% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 27.29% |
| 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 | 8.01% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 3.92% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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