Hamilton College

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 15, 2026. Decision: Results will be released by December 19.
• ED2: January 4, 2027. RD applicants may submit an ED agreement to switch to ED II by 23:59 on February 1, 2027. Decision: Results will be released by February 15.
• RD: January 4, 2027

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-12

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 8,531 applicants, 1,162 admitted (13.6%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1450–1550, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA.
• Important: Application essay, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities.
• Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,270 (tuition and fees $68,960; housing and food $17,510; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,000).
• Undergraduate application fee: $65.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Hamilton College for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 15, 2026. Decision: Results will be released by December 19. ED2: January 4, 2027. RD applicants may submit an ED agreement to switch to ED II by 23:59 on February 1, 2027. Decision: Results will be released by February 15. RD: January 4, 2027.

What is the admission rate at Hamilton College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 8,531 applicants, 1,162 admitted (13.6%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1450–1550, ACT 33–35.

What does Hamilton College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA. Important: Application essay, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities. Considered: Standardized test scores, Interview, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, State residency, Volunteer work, Work experience, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Hamilton College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,270 (tuition and fees $68,960; housing and food $17,510; books and supplies $800; other expenses $1,000). Undergraduate application fee: $65.