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 need to fulfill some requirement. 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 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. During the past decade, we’ve invested well over $200 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 dining at ethnic restaurants, going to movies, shopping and more.
Nearly two-thirds of our students 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 among hundreds of 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. Career and graduate school planning is a priority at Hamilton.
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.
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 ask our students for a pledge in return: We expect you to work to your ability, be open to new ideas and contribute your talents to our community.
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.
The Admission Office is open nearly every Saturday in September and October. Chat with faculty members, attend an info. session, take a student-led tour and have a personal interview.
Junpei is from New York City, and works at Cafe Opus, is a member of Grasping Roots, and Club Ento.
Samantha, from Killingworth, Conn., is on the rowing team, writes for Enquiry, and is a member of the alumni leadership training program.
Antonia, who studied abroad in Senegal and Paris last year, is a tutor at the Writing Center, and a member of Hamilton Association for Volunteer, Outreach and Charity (HAVOC) E-board.
Kureem is involved with the Student Assembly, Greek life, and works as a student manager at the Sadove Student Center.
Andrew's hometown is Welwyn, England. He's a member of the cross country and track teams, a WHCL dj, and is involved in Greek Life.
Katherine is involved with the Dance Team, Student Dance Alliance, HEAT, Gamma Xi, and Hamilton Association for Volunteer, Outreach and Charity.
Sarah hails from Allen, Texas, is a member of the curling club, and an Adirondack Adventure (orientation) trip leader.
Alexandra, from Irvington, N.Y., is on the rowing team, an Adirondack Adventure (orientation) trip leader, and is a member of the alumni leadership training program.
Matthew is a member of the varsity basketball team, the Finance Club, and Study Buddies. He also participated in the Continental Leadership Academy.
Bridget studied drama at Queen Mary, University of London while abroad last year. On campus she's involved in theatre and is senior editor for The Spectator.
Melissa is a tutor at the Oral Communications Center, on the dive team, and an ASB trip leader.
Bridget, from Charlottesville, Va., is an orientation trip leader, a dj on WHCL, and writes for Red Weather and Routes, travel magazine.
Zachary is from Croton Falls, N.Y., and is active in student government, a resident advisor, and a member of the Vinyl Appreciation Club.
Elizabeth, from Saint Louis, Mo., is a member of the rowing team, nordic ski team, the Student Athlete Advisory Council, and Hillel.
Henry is involved with the College Choir, cross country and track team, and president of First Report Economic News.
Emma is from Rockville, Md. and a member of the swimming and diving team, and an orientation trip leader.
Number of first year applications received for the Class of 2021
U.S. students of color; 6% international students in the class of 2021
Selectivity/acceptance rate
Number of languages spoken by members of the Class of 2021
Percentage of Class of 2021 eligible for Pell Grants
Fall first-year students (47 more will arrive in spring)
Members of the class of 2021 join a student body that comes from 49 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.
