Hamilton College Acceptance Rate (14%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Hamilton College?

Hamilton College's acceptance rate was 14% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,162 of 8,531 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 14% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 720–770 reading and writing, 730–780 math

ACT, middle 50%: 33–35 composite

Average net price: $26,021 a year (2022–23)

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Hamilton College GPA requirements

Hamilton College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Hamilton College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Hamilton College acceptance rate

Hamilton College admitted 1,162 of 8,531 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 14%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Hamilton College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Clinton, New York, with 2,031 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Hamilton College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	720	740	770
SAT Math	730	760	780
ACT Composite	33	34	35

34% submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores, as Hamilton College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1506 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Hamilton College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Hamilton College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Hamilton College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,021 a year at Hamilton College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Hamilton College?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Hamilton College admitted 14% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How much does GPA matter at Hamilton College?

It's one factor among several: Hamilton College requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Hamilton College?

Check Hamilton College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Hamilton College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 34% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.

What are Hamilton College's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Hamilton College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 720–770 in reading and writing and 730–780 in math; ACT composite 33–35, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the acceptance rate at Hamilton College?

Hamilton College's acceptance rate was 14% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,162 of 8,531 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Hamilton College hard to get into?

Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. Hamilton College admitted 14% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA does Hamilton College look for?

Hamilton College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What do students pay at Hamilton College after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,021 a year at Hamilton College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Hamilton College?

Yes. Hamilton College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Does it matter at Hamilton College if a parent went there?

Yes. Hamilton College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Hamilton College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Hamilton CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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