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Facts & Statistics

Hamilton College meets 100% of every accepted student’s demonstrated financial need, admits students based on their qualifications rather than their ability to pay, and is one of the few U.S. colleges with an open curriculum and a nationally recognized emphasis on writing and communication.

Chartered in 1812 after being founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College is among the three dozen oldest colleges in the United States. Here’s a look at who we are by the numbers.

map of New York state with Hamilton highlighted with a starAt a Glance

  • Location: Clinton, N.Y. — 1,350-acre hilltop campus
  • Namesake: Alexander Hamilton, first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and inspiration for the Broadway musical Hamilton.
  • Motto: Know Thyself
  • Acceptance Rate: 13.5% (Class of 2029 profile)
  • Areas of Study: 59
  • Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
  • Grad Program Partners: University of Pennsylvania, Washington University in St. Louis, and University of Chicago
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Students

Enrollment: 2,046 (56% female, 44% male)
Residential Life: 100% of students live in 28 residence halls
50
U.S. states and territories Hamilton College students represent all 50 U.S. states and territories.
61
countries Hamilton College students come from 61 countries.
1,231
high schools Hamilton College students attended 1,231 different high schools.
28
PERCENT
U.S. students of color 28% of Hamilton College students are U.S. students of color.
8
PERCENT
international citizens 8% of Hamilton College students are international citizens.
15
PERCENT
first generation to attend college 15% of Hamilton College students are the first in their family to attend college.
Caitlyn Altermatt ’22, James Adler ’22, and Bess Lawrence ’23

Academics

Degree Offered: Bachelor of Arts
Faculty: 201 full-time; 97% hold the highest degree in their field
59
areas of study
(see list) Hamilton College offers 59 areas of study.
44
majorsHamilton College offers 44 majors.
100
PERCENT
of courses taught by college professors 100% of Hamilton College courses are taught by college professors, not teaching assistants.
29
PERCENT
classes have 9 or fewer students29% of Hamilton College classes have 9 or fewer students.
73
PERCENT
classes have 19 or fewer students73% of Hamilton College classes have 19 or fewer students.
9:1
student-faculty ratioHamilton College has a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Financial Aid

Hamilton meets the full demonstrated financial need of every accepted and enrolled student for all four years. Furthermore, if you are a U.S. citizen, your family’s ability to pay our tuition and fees will not be a factor that the admission committee considers when reviewing your application.

50
PERCENT
students on financial aid50% of Hamilton College students receive financial aid.
$63,557
average financial aid awardThe average Hamilton College financial aid award is $63,557.
$63M
2025-26 financial aid budgetHamilton College's 2025–26 financial aid budget is $63 million.
$71,970
2025-26 tuition and feesHamilton College's 2025–26 tuition and fees are $71,970.
$19,180
2025-26 room and boardHamilton College's 2025–26 room and board cost is $19,180.
$1.47B
endowment (June 2025)Hamilton College's endowment was $1.47 billion as of June 2025.

Outcomes

Regardless of what you study, Hamilton prepares students like you to think critically, to present themselves well, and to see connections and opportunities in a constantly changing world.

95% of graduates are employed, in graduate school, completing an internship, or pursuing a fellowship within their first year after graduation
94% of graduates had at least one career-related experience, such as an internship or research position
77% of graduates completed at least two career-related experiences
Bilal Mustafa '19
325+ Hamilton-funded research and internship opportunities available each year
Professor Aaron Strong works with students at reservoir
180+ summer research stipends awarded to students annually

Athletics

Hamilton Athletics iconHamilton sponsors a broad-based athletics program that provides high quality facilities and experiences for everyone in the community, from recreational athletes looking to stay fit to competitive athletes striving to become national champions.

Continentals nickname
buff and blue
college colors
NESCAC athletic conference
33
PERCENT
students are varsity athletes33% of Hamilton College students are varsity athletes.
318
student-athletes named to NESCAC All-Academic Team (2025-26)318 Hamilton College student-athletes were named to the NESCAC All-Academic Team in 2025–26.
17
individual and team national championsHamilton College has produced 17 individual and team national champions.

AlexAthletic Affiliations: Hamilton competes in the NCAA Division III and is a charter member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC): Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Connecticut College, Middlebury, Trinity, Tufts, Wesleyan, and Williams.

Our Mascot: “Alex”

Athletics Website

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VARSITY TEAMSHamilton College sponsors 29 varsity teams.

Baseball (m)
Basketball (m/w)
Cross Country (m/w)
Field Hockey (w)
Football (m)
Golf (m/w)
Ice Hockey (m/w)
Lacrosse (m/w)
Rowing (m/w)
Soccer (m/w)
Softball (w)
Squash (m/w)
Swimming and Diving (m/w)
Tennis (m/w)
Track and Field, Indoor (m/w
Track and Field, Outdoor (m/w
Volleyball (w)
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CLUB SPORTSHamilton College has 16 club sports.

Alpine Skiing
Curling
Cycling
Equestrian
Fencing
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Multisport Club (Cycling/Running)
Nordic Skiing
Rugby (m/w
Sailing
Soccer (m/w)
Ultimate Frisbee (m/w
Water Polo
13
INTRAMURAL PROGRAMSHamilton College offers 13 intramural programs.

Badminton
Basketball
Bocce Ball
Flag Football
Indoor Soccer
Kickball
Pickleball
Racquetball
Soccer
Softball
Spikeball
Squash
Tennis
Volleyball

Other Stuff We Thought You Should Know…

  • Number of alumni: approximately 24,750+
  • Alumni loyalty: Top 1% (as measured by the percentage of alumni donors, when comparing all U.S. colleges and universities)
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  • Notable Alumni: From U.S. ambassadors to corporate CEOs to Tony Award-winning playwrights, here’s a sampling of noteworthy Hamilton graduates.
  • Number of competitive fellowships and scholarships (e.g., Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, Watson) awarded to students and alumni since 2000: 425+
  • Past speakers/performers in the Sacerdote Great Names Series: Barack Obama, Venus Williams, Tina Fey, David Cameron, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Derek Jeter, Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, Jon Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Al Gore, Tom Brokaw, Bill Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu, Margaret Thatcher, B.B. King, Elie Wiesel, Colin Powell

Facts are updated annually in June.

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