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Clinton, NY · Private · 2,030 students

What are Hamilton College’s admission requirements?

Hamilton College admits 13.6% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

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13.6%admitted

What to send.

  • Common App
  • Personal essay
  • 2 recommendation letters
  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
  • Early Decision IIJanuary 7, 2027
  • Regular DecisionJanuary 7, 2027

Early Decision is binding. Use it only for a clear first choice.

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
13.6%
SAT middle 50%
1450–1550median 1475
ACT middle 50%
33–35median 34
Testing
Optional37% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at Hamilton College?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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What does Hamilton College weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Course rigor
    • Essay
    • Recommendations

  • Considered

    • Grades
    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Legacy
    • Work experience

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Hamilton College considers each part, not how heavily.

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