Hamilton College Admission
Acceptance Rate
13.62%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
38.98%
Freshmen Enrollment
453
SAT Scores
1,500
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 8,531 students have applied and 1,162 students have allowed to admit to Hamilton College (Acceptance rate: 13.62%). Hamilton's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 38.98 % where 453 students have finally enrolled out of 1,162 admitted students.
Hamilton acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Wellesley College and College of the Holy Cross, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 14.10%).
Hamilton enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 42.17%).
How to Apply to Hamilton College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Hamilton.
| Admission | https://www.hamilton.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.hamilton.edu/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.hamilton.edu/admission/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/hamilton |
| Disability Service | https://www.hamilton.edu/offices/accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Hamilton and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Hamilton College is 1,500 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Hamilton College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,466). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton College | 1,500 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,466 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Hamilton College, 156 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,500 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 720 | 740 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| Total | 1,450 | 1,500 | 1,550 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Hamilton College, 71 students submitted ACT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hamilton Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Hamilton College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |