Hamilton College is very difficult to get into. Hamilton College admitted 12% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 9,899 applications received in 2023, 1,166 students were offered admission.
If you are thinking about applying to Hamilton College, the regular decision application deadline is January 4 and the fee for the application costs $60.
Students who submit their applications to Hamilton College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.
Here is an overiew of some of Hamilton College's admissions stats.
Hamilton College 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 85.57% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 36.6% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 18.4% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Hamilton College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | Yes | November 15 | December 15 |
Early Decision II | Yes | January 4 | February 15 |
Early Action | No | β | β |
Regular Decision | Yes | 1 4 | April 1 |
Hamilton College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
ποΈ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.
ποΈ Early Decision II applications are due January 4. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Hamilton College is 32%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 12%. Last year, Hamilton College admitted 241 of the 743 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.
β‘οΈ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
In 2022, Hamilton College waitlisted 3,054 students and 1,586 accepted a place on the waitlist.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.
What does Hamilton College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
---|---|
Class Rank | Very Important |
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Recommendation(s) | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Make sure to check with Hamilton College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Hamilton College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Hamilton College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | β | β | β | β |
Transcript(S) of College Record | β | β | β | β |
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | β | β | β | β |
Written Essay or Personal Statement | β | β | β | β |
Transcript of High School Record | β | β | β | β |
Hamilton College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 20.29% submitted a class rank. At Hamilton College 85.57% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 97.93% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.
At Hamilton College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | β |
3.75 and 3.99 | β |
3.50 and 3.74 | β |
3.25 and 3.49 | β |
3.00 and 3.24 | β |
2.50 and 2.9 | β |
2.00 and 2.49 | β |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Hamilton College directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Hamilton College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 36.6% of Hamilton College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 18.4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Hamilton College applicants, you should aim to earn between 1440 and 1520 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Hamilton College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1520 and 25% of scored lower than 1440, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Hamilton College students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 700 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Hamilton College students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 700 or higher.
To be most competitive at Hamilton College, you should strive to earn between 33 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Hamilton College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 33 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Hamilton College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 33.
For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Hamilton College.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.
Transfer students can enroll in Hamilton College during the following terms:
β’ Fall Term
β’ Winter Term
β’ Spring Term
β’ Winter Term
β’ Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Hamilton College?
β Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hamilton College.
Does Hamilton College accept transfer credits?
β Hamilton College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Hamilton College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
β Hamilton College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Hamilton College?
β Hamilton College is not test optional.
What is Hamilton College's acceptance rate?
β The acceptance rate for Hamilton College is 12%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hamilton College?
β Hamilton College's early decision acceptance rate was 32% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Hamilton College? Hamilton College is a very selective institution. The Hamilton College acceptance rate is 12%. This means that the institution accepts 11 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Hamilton College is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Hamilton College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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