More selective than 96% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
34% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 17% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Hamilton College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Hamilton College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Hamilton College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720 | 770 |
| SAT math | 730 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1450 | 1550 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Hamilton College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 14% | 720–770 | 730–780 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 12% | 700–770 | 710–780 | 32–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Hamilton College compared with other New York colleges?
Hamilton College has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Barnard College | 9% | 93% | $28,800 |
| 4 | The Juilliard School | 9% | 93% | $43,571 |
| 5 | New York University | 9% | 88% | $37,050 |
| 6 | United States Military Academy | 12% | 87% | — |
| 7 | Hamilton College | 14% | 91% | $28,985 |
| 8 | Colgate University | 14% | 91% | $28,786 |
| 9 | Webb Institute | 14% | 88% | $73,043 |
| 10 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 17% | — | $47,181 |
| 11 | Vassar College | 19% | 91% | $39,343 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Hamilton College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Hamilton College admissions questions
What is the Hamilton College acceptance rate?
Hamilton College accepts 14% of applicants, about 1 in 7. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,135 of 9,643 applicants were admitted.
Does Hamilton College require the SAT or ACT?
Hamilton College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 34% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Hamilton College?
The middle 50% of Hamilton College enrolled first-year students scored 1450–1550 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Hamilton College?
41% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (462 of 1,135).
Is Hamilton College getting harder to get into?
Hamilton College accepted 14% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 12% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Hamilton College overview