Clinton, NY
Highly competitive: fewer than 13 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 16% to 12% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,339 | 1,367 | 473 | 16% |
| 2020 | 7,443 | 1,370 | 438 | 18% |
| 2021 | 9,380 | 1,320 | 533 | 14% |
| 2022 | 9,899 | 1,166 | 478 | 12% |
| 2023 | 9,643 | 1,135 | 462 | 12% |
Fall 2023 applicants
586 of 5,023 women and 529 of 4,262 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Hamilton College has an acceptance rate of 12% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,135 of 9,643 applicants.
Very Selective. Highly competitive: fewer than 13 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
9,643 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 462 enrolled.
No. Hamilton College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 16% to 12% — it has become more selective.