Hamilton College

https://www.hamilton.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$68,280

9.97% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,719

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

13.6%

8,531 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,031

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

90.6%

435 Graduates

About

Hamilton College is a higher education institution located in Oneida County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Hamilton College were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (99 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (35 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (32 degrees).

In 2024, 612 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hamilton College. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (433 degrees), 8.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (54 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hamilton College is $68,280, which is $40,102 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hamilton College is $68,280, which is $40,102 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,719.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending Hamilton College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$68,280

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hamilton College was $68,280. The cost of tuition at Hamilton College is $40,102 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hamilton College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,719

2024 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hamilton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,719. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hamilton College grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hamilton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,690

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hamilton College was of $16,690 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hamilton College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Hamilton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.92% with respect to 2023, when 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hamilton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Hamilton College received 8,531 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 8,531 applicants, 1,162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 13.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,031 students enrolled at Hamilton College in 2024. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Hamilton College has an overall enrollment yield of 39%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

13.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,162

Accepted Out of 8,531

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Hamilton College was 13.6% (1,162 admissions from 8,531 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 11.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 11.5%, while admissions grew by 2.38%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Hamilton College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2024)

156

Scores Submitted (2024)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Hamilton College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Hamilton College had a total enrollment of 2,031 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hamilton College is 2,030 students and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Hamilton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hamilton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.2% White, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.01% Asian, 5.91% Two or More Races, 3.15% Black or African American, and 0.0492% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hamilton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.9%), followed by White Male (28.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hamilton College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,031 students. The full-time enrollment at Hamilton College is 2,030 and the part-time enrollment is 1. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Hamilton College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hamilton College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

95%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hamilton College was 95%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Hamilton College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hamilton College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,263 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
197 enrolled students
Asian
183 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hamilton College is 62.2% White, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.01% Asian, 5.91% Two or More Races, 3.15% Black or African American, and 0.0492% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 88 more women than men received degrees from Hamilton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hamilton College is white (433 degrees awarded). There were 8.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (54 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Hamilton College is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (99 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (35 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (32 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hamilton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (44 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (28 degrees), and English (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hamilton College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (441,272 people), Other managers (322,028 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (232,242 people), Postsecondary teachers (198,914 people), and Secondary school teachers (152,032 people).

The most specialized majors at Hamilton College in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (44 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (28 degrees), English (46 degrees), Social Sciences (167 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hamilton College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hamilton College are Language & Linguistics (44 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (28 degrees), English (46 degrees), Social Sciences (167 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hamilton College are Elementary & secondary schools (595,889 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (438,078 people), Legal services (356,491 people), Computer Systems Design (261,989 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (205,052 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hamilton College.

Most Common (2024)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
99 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
35 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Hamilton College was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Hamilton College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

262

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 262 degrees were awarded to men at Hamilton College, which is 0.749 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hamilton College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Hamilton College in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 3.3 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Hamilton College in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 6.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

89%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 89% of students graduating from Hamilton College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
433 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded
Asian
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hamilton College is white (433 degrees awarded). There were 8.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (54 degrees).

0.98% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
260 degrees awarded
White Female
226 degrees awarded
White Female
222 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hamilton College is white female (260 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (226 degrees).

Operations

Hamilton College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.36B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 111M (8.18%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Hamilton College had a total salary expenditure of 178M. Hamilton College employs 65 Assistant professors, 57 Professors and 54 Associate professors. Most academics at Hamilton College are Female Assistant professor (42), Female Associate professor (35), and Male Professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hamilton College are: Service, with 98 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 89 employees, and Management with 84 employees.

Endowment

$1.36B

2024 Endowment

6.18%

growth from 2023

Hamilton College has an endowment valued at about $1.36B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hamilton College grew 6.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.31B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hamilton College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$79.5M

2024 Salaries

11.2%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hamilton College paid a median of $79.5M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($178M) and a 11.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.45% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.81% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$25M

Instructional Salaries

224

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hamilton College paid a total of $25M to 224 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hamilton College were Service with 98 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 89 employees, and Management with 84 employees.

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