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  • CLINTON, NY
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Hamilton College
#13 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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  • 4 Year
  • CLINTON, NY
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    Hamilton College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Hamilton?

    Hamilton admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 14%. Students that get into Hamilton have an average SAT score between 1410-1540 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Hamilton is January 3. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Hamilton early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    14%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    42%
    Total Applicants
    9,380
    SAT Range
    1410-1540
    SAT Reading
    700-760
    SAT Math
    710-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    32%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    20%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 3
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    hamilton.edu/admission/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    83%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 12 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 12 responses
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