Need-Blind Admission
Many colleges and universities in the country can either meet the full demonstrated financial need of their applicants or admit the most qualified students regardless of their need — we’re one of a few dozen that pledges to do both.
Our Need-Blind Admission Promise
Hamilton practices need-blind admission for all first-year domestic applicants, meaning your family’s financial need will not be a factor in your admission decision. Family finances may be considered for international and transfer applicants, and for students offered January admission or from our waiting list. If admitted, students from all of these groups who qualify for financial aid will have their full demonstrated financial need met by the College, provided the student’s financial aid file is complete by published deadlines.
Everyone Benefits
The educational environment you choose is incredibly important. Because Hamilton invites the most talented and deserving students to join our community, and then awards them the financial resources they need to choose us, our classrooms, labs, studios, playing fields, and residence halls are filled with the brightest minds. Being exposed to the different perspectives that make up our campus will enrich your experience and help you fulfill Hamilton’s motto to “know thyself.”
At Hamilton, opportunity isn’t just a possibility – it’s a promise.
Whether you’re pursuing academic excellence, charting your career path, or forging lifelong connections, you will find endless opportunities to grow, learn, and succeed.
Here are just a few examples of what you’ll find at Hamilton.
Our faculty are deeply invested in your success, offering personalized attention, mentorship, and opportunities for collaborative research and intellectual exploration. And don’t be surprised to see them at your concert, basketball game, or fundraiser.
ALEX (Advise, Learn, EXperience)
Hamilton’s coordinated network of on-campus academic centers, resources, and advisors will help you explore our open curriculum and map out a plan that incorporates academic success, career preparation, experiential learning (think research, fellowships, civic engagement, and study abroad), and personal growth.
A Wealth of Career Resources and Support
From internship placements to résumé-building workshops to pre-graduate school advising, Hamilton's Career Center ensures that you’re well prepared for life after graduation. (We even assign you a career coach before you start classes!)
A Passionate & Engaged Alumni Network
Alumni are eager to support and mentor the next generation of leaders, and many visit campus each year to connect with students. Our alumni community spans industries and continents, and offers invaluable connections and insights to help you succeed in your work and life.
From state-of-the-art facilities to historic buildings and lush green spaces, expect to be inspired by your surroundings every day.
In addition to our generous Financial Aid Promise, once you arrive on campus you’ll be provided with the advising support and stipends to pursue research or creative work, internships, community partnerships, and other opportunities you never even imagined.
Marking 10 Years
In 2020, Hamilton marked a decade of need-blind admission — a bold commitment to access and opportunity.
“I’m impressed beyond words — and moved. I was a financial aid student who never could have afforded to go to Hamilton had it not been for the College’s generosity, and those four years absolutely changed my life. You’re now going to do the same for an unimaginable number of kids.
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Office of Financial Aid