UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY 2,037 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
NESCACLACOpen Curriculum
Accept
13.6%
Yield
39.0%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1450–1550
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
720–770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
730–780
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
33–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTE82% in top 10% of class
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$68,280
Total COA
$86,470
Avg need-based aid
—
Avg merit award
None
ImportantHamilton does not award non-need merit scholarships. All institutional aid is need-based. Use this honestly with families: a strong applicant here gets in, but the price is set by the FAFSA/CSS, not by stats.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Hamilton's AP Policy
Hamilton awards AP credit for scores of 4 or 5, but students must also take a designated course in the subject at Hamilton and achieve a certain grade. Policies vary by department.
Min score
4
Credit cap
Uncapped
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankImportant
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Hamilton College prepares students for lives of meaning, purpose, and active citizenship.
Distilled Themes
Intellectual growthFlexibility and collaborationActive citizenshipPersonal discovery
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Hamilton values students who can think for themselves and contribute to a collaborative community.
- 02They want to see intellectual curiosity and a willingness to engage with different perspectives.
- 03A demonstrated interest in active citizenship and making a positive impact is a plus.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Showcase your ability to think critically and write effectively through your essays.
- 02Highlight your collaborative spirit and experiences working in teams.
- 03Demonstrate your commitment to community engagement and making a difference.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of intellectual curiosity or a purely grade-driven approach
- An inability to articulate your own ideas and engage in thoughtful discussion
- A demonstrated lack of interest in the world beyond your own immediate concerns
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Economics; Mathematics; Political Science and Government; Public Policy; Creative Writing
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 5, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2024-2025)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Hamilton College considers applicant interest, encouraging engagement through visits and optional interviews, as confirmed by their CDS.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Virtual info session
- Optional interview
Coach action
Engage with Hamilton by visiting campus or attending a virtual session, and participate in an optional interview to demonstrate interest.
Provenance