There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience. While it’s hard to succinctly represent everything about our College, this list is a good place to start.
Hamilton’s open curriculum allows you to choose courses because they interest you and fit your individual academic plan, not because you have to fulfill distribution requirements. A faculty advisor will help you make responsible, informed decisions.
Hamilton is a national leader for teaching students to write clearly and speak persuasively. After all, what good is developing a great idea if you can’t communicate it effectively?
Learning at Hamilton is active and hands-on, and we expect you to participate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the lab, on the stage or behind the podium, with a student-run club or service organization, on the playing field or the court — students get involved.
Hamilton’s campus is characterized by a diverse array of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Be yourself at Hamilton, and be respected for who you are.
Hamilton was founded more than 200 years ago, and we’re proud of our distinguished history. In the last fifteen years, we’ve invested more than $302 million to renovate and expand our academic, residential, and recreational facilities.
Sure we get our share of snow in the winter (OK, more than our share), but Hamiltonians embrace their surroundings. Our hilltop campus is gorgeous, and the Village of Clinton is picturesque. There’s lots to do in our backyard, from hiking and skiing in the Adirondacks to exploring the great cuisine in our area, going to movies, attending concerts, shopping and more.
Most of our students – 65% – participate in Hamilton’s off-campus study programs in France, Spain, China, India, Washington, D.C., New York City, and the Adirondacks, or choose from more than one hundred other approved programs.
Alumni love this place. Their generosity funds scholarships, spectacular new facilities, and a multitude of programs, but they also give of their time. Hamilton graduates help our students explore career options by providing internships and job opportunities.
Fewer than 50 U.S. colleges and universities are need-blind in admission and meet 100% of students’ demonstrated need for four years; Hamilton is among them.
There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience, but the promise we make to all our students is the same: At Hamilton you can study what interests you, be accepted for who you are and what you believe, and prepare to be the person you were meant to become.
Hamilton has made important commitments to high school students graduating in 2022. We hope this information provides clarity and relief during an otherwise stressful time.
While our campus is now open for visitors and tours, we realize that not everyone is ready to travel. We have a number of ways for you to get to know us and engage with our community, virtually.
The core of the Hamilton experience is represented in the three promises we make to students: At Hamilton you can study what interests you, be accepted for who you are and what you believe, and prepare to be the person you were meant to become.
We invite you to connect with members of the Hamilton community on campus or in your area.
We make admission decisions without considering your financial need and then provide the financial aid that makes it possible for you to enroll.
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.
From New York City, Samantha is a writer for The Continental and Sig Style, a member of SMART (Sexual Misconduct and Assault Reform Taskforce), the Womxn's Center, and Alpha Theta Chi.
R.J. is from Orefield, PA, plays varsity lacrosse and club volleyball, is a volunteer for Sidekicks and the Utica Academy of Science, and is a member the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
From Maywood, NJ, Nyaari is secretary for the QuestBridge Scholars Network, co-president of the South Asian Student Association, a Career Center peer advisor and a QSR tutor.
Lóri is from Pécs, Hungary. He is a member of the Society of Urban Planners and Architects and the Student Dance Alliance.
Audrey is from Avon, CT. She is a member of the First Draft creative writing group, the roleplaying club, the Gender and Sexuality Student Union, and the knitting club.
Will is from Shaker Heights, Ohio. He enjoys climbing the rock wall in Hamilton's Fitness Center, and exploring the campus trails in the Root Glen.
Sophia hails from McLean, VA. She is a member of the varsity swimming and diving and volleyball teams, participates in Spanish club, and belongs to Alpha Theta Chi.
Yassine comes to Hamilton from Tunisia. He is a Summer Science Research Fellow, and enjoys photography and soccer.
From Harbin, China, Cherry is a student photographer for the Communications Office, and a Career Center Business Connect Team member.
Nicholas is from Delanco, NJ. He is a piano player and enjoys hiking and bike riding.
Crystal hails from Utica, NY, serves as a QSR tutor, and is a member of the Ultimate Frisbee and aquaponics clubs.
Panida is from Khon Kaen, Thailand. At Hamilton, she is a member of the International Students Association, and enjoys cycling.
Number of first year applications received for the Class of 2024
26% students of color from the U.S. and 6% non-U.S. citizens in the Class of 2024
Selectivity/acceptance rate
Number of languages spoken by members of the Class of 2024
Percentage of Class of 2024 eligible for Pell Grants
includes 32 fall admits who deferred to spring due to pandemic
Members of the Class of 2024 join a student body that comes from 47 states and 49 countries
Even with all of their diverse interests, backgrounds and experiences, Hamilton students have one thing about which they all agree — there's no place like home.
