Admissions Overview
The admission process at Hamilton College has a 12% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Hamilton College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
12%
Very Selective
Application Volume
9,899
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
41%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Hamilton College has a 12% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Hamilton College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$65
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Hamilton College. About 37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,420 to 1,540. Additionally, about 18% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 34.
SAT Scores
37% of students submitted400
1600
1420 – 1540
200
800
700 – 760
200
800
720 – 780
ACT Scores
18% of students submitted1
36
33 – 34
Admission Statistics
9,899 students applied to HAMILTON. Of those, 12% were accepted (1,166 students). Of these 1,166 accepted students, 478 chose to enroll.
9,899
Total Applicants
1,166
Students Admitted
478
Students Enrolled
12%
Acceptance Rate