- 4 Year
- CLINTON, NY
Hamilton College
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- CLINTON, NY
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 486 reviews
Monthly Update
Hamilton is open for campus visits this fall, and we have a special "Fall for Hamilton" campus visit experience on Saturday, November 11th. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade A minus
About
Long before Alexander Hamilton shot to fame (no pun intended) thanks to the hit Broadway musical, we claimed him as our favorite founding father.
Hamilton College’s roots date to 1793, when Hamilton agreed to serve as our first trustee. As you might know, Hamilton was more than an orphan and an immigrant who achieved prominence as a member of the Continental Army and as the first secretary of the treasury; he was a visionary, a persuasive writer and a critical thinker who helped shape the country we have today.
Those are the same skills we value and teach our students at Hamilton, one of the most highly-regarded liberal arts institutions in the world.
There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience. The promise we make to all our students is the same. At Hamilton, you can: Explore Your Passions, Expand Your Perspectives, Express Yourself, and Expect Opportunity.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Virtual Information Session
Online
View Event Description
Led by an admission dean, our video information sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about the College, explore Hamilton’s Promise, and have your questions answered.
Virtual Junior Preview Saturday
Online
View Event Description
As you begin your college search, we invite you to take an early look at Hamilton College. You and your family are invited to join us virtually for a special introduction to all that Hamilton has to offer. The event will include: an information session, a student and community panel, and a "Tour From Your Sofa."
Junior Preview Saturday
Clinton, NY
View Event Description
As you begin your college search, we invite you to take an early look at Hamilton College. You and your family are invited to join us on campus for a special introduction to all that Hamilton has to offer. The event will include: an information session, a student and community panel, a campus tour, and lunch in one of our dining halls.
Junior Preview Saturday
Clinton, NY
View Event Description
As you begin your college search, we invite you to take an early look at Hamilton College. You and your family are invited to join us on campus for a special introduction to all that Hamilton has to offer. The event will include: an information session, a student and community panel, a campus tour, and lunch in one of our dining halls.
Hamilton College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Hamilton?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Hamilton College See Other Colleges
Cost
Scholarship
Academics
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics75 Graduates
- Mathematics41 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology37 Graduates
- Political Science and Government36 Graduates
- International Relations29 Graduates
- Biology26 Graduates
- Creative Writing24 Graduates
- Environmental Science23 Graduates
- Information Science22 Graduates
- Physics21 Graduates
Study What You Love
Hamilton’s open curriculum gives you the freedom to choose courses that reflect your interests as you study broadly across the liberal arts.
Students
Campus Life
After College
Hamilton College Reviews
Living on-campus all 4 years is a little tricky and I wish I knew how much that impacted the type of fun you could have on the weekend.
Professors were all really helpful and I had some super interesting projects. I wish there was more focus or emphasis on technical skills in each department, which would have helped me with job prospects.
Fantastic career center. good people, bad administration, out-of-touch with students.