Guided by the motto “Know Thyself,” Hamilton prepares students for lives of meaning, purpose, and active citizenship. Our open curriculum gives students the freedom to explore their passions while honing critical thinking and communications skills.
Our Promise
At Hamilton, you are given the opportunity and support you’ll need to study what you love, be who you are, and find your future.
Just the Facts
43 & 57
Majors and areas of study, respectively
$51,770
Average financial aid award (including scholarship, student loan, work-study)
190
Full-time faculty members; 97% hold the highest degree in their field.
1,850
Approximate on-campus enrollment. (additional 150 studying off campus)
Top 1%
Alumni loyalty, among U.S. colleges and universities, as determined by the percent of alumni donors
9-1
Student-faculty ratio
7443
Applications received for the Class of 2024
95%
Students in a job, graduate school, internship or pursuing a fellowship within a year of graduation.
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College Photographer Nancy Ford Shares Top 10 of 2020
Each year, the Communications Office asks our photographer, Nancy Ford, to choose her favorite photos of the year. In a typical year, she covers a wide range of events on campus and captures scores of campus beauty and student life shots, in addition to specific photo assignments for our website, Hamilton magazine, and other publications.

Faculty Reflect on Issues of Governance after Capitol Assault
