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Hamilton College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1460 to 1530

ACT Range33 to 35

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate13.6%

Hamilton is test-optional, but among applicants who submit scores, the SAT is the more common signal, and the middle range sits very high. If you choose to submit, aim for the 1460 to 1530 range, with 1530 as a strong target; a 33 to 35 ACT is the comparable benchmark.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Hamilton College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Hamilton College enrolls about 2,037 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Hamilton has a 95% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 91%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8.9:1.

Location

Clinton, NY

Undergrad Enrollment2,037

Freshman Retention95%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio8.9:1

Graduation Rate91%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Hamilton College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 3

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

November 15

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit scores to Hamilton, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve your superscore. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Hamilton is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $68,960. About 57% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is January 15.

Tuition and Fees$68,960

Room and Board$17,510

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid57%

Average Aid Package$64,435

Average Debt at Grad$21,012

Hamilton College’s listed cost of attendance is about $86,470, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 57% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $64,435, which can substantially reduce the amount families actually pay. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $21,012.