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Who We Are

Chartered in 1812 after being founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College is among the three dozen oldest colleges in the United States. Our mission is to prepare students for lives of meaning, purpose, and active citizenship.

Distinctly Hamilton

Hamilton is one of the few U.S. colleges with an open curriculum, which means students have the freedom to choose courses that reflect their interests. We are a national leader in teaching students to write clearly and speak persuasively because we believe that communicating well is evidence of a person’s ability to think well.

Many Kinds of Support

Every new student is assigned three advisors even before they move in: an academic advisor, a career advisor, and an ALEX advisor. Students have access to an incredible range of experiences, and Hamilton’s robust support network of centers, resources, and mentors ensures they make the most of their four years.

Career Preparation

Hamilton offers students a carefully planned approach to career preparation through our signature “Find Your Future” curriculum and extensive resources and opportunities such as workshops, individual appointments, and industry-related programming to ensure students are ready for what comes next.

After Hamilton

Membership in the Hamilton community lasts a lifetime. Alumni provide our students with internships, job-shadowing experiences, and other forms of career advice. They visit campus regularly to recruit and speak in classes and welcome new graduates to cities all over the world.

A School of Opportunity

We strive to ensure that a Hamilton education will be affordable and worthy of your investment. Many colleges and universities in the country can either meet full demonstrated need or admit the most qualified students regardless of their need. We do both.

Our Beautiful Campus

Hamilton’s 1,350-acre campus, which blends picturesque historic buildings with state-of-the-art facilities, operates like a small city but has the feel of a close neighborhood. In the last 15 years, we have invested $374 million to renovate and expand our academic, residential, and recreational facilities.

We’re Here to Help

Our staff can help you decide if Hamilton is the right fit for your interests and talents, and we have online tools to help you along the way.

The Journey to ‘Know Thyself’

No matter how many twists and turns your journey to “know thyself” takes, you can count on these promises we make to all of our students.

  • Paper Cut Illustration - Explore Your Passions

    Explore

    Your Passions

    An open curriculum will allow you to discover and pursue almost any interest.

  • Paper Cut Illustration - Expand Your Perspectives

    Expand

    Your Perspectives

    You’ll be exposed to new ideas and interact with people who have different perspectives.

  • Paper Cut Illustration - Express Yourself

    Express

    Yourself

    Communicate effectively so that you’ll be prepared for whatever career you choose.

  • Paper Cut Illustration - Expect Opportunity

    Expect

    Opportunity

    We promise to meet each applicant’s full need, and we are need-blind in admission.

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