C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Hamilton College Clinton, NY Hamilton is a private, liberal arts college. Founded in 1812, it adopted coeducation in 1978. Its 1,200-acre campus is located in Clinton, nine miles from Utica. Web Site www.hamilton.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,879 Women 968 (51.5%) Men 911 (48.5%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Very difficult 26% of 5,230 applicants were admitted No Yes January 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 692 average 650-740 range of middle 50% 691 average 650-740 range of middle 50% 692 average 650-740 range of middle 50% 32 average 31-33 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $68,170 Tuition and Fees $52,770 Room and Board $13,400 Average Percent of Need Met 100% Average Freshman Award $48,371 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $21,491
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Not required 2-9 students: 34% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 13% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Clinton Population 1,926 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 100% of freshmen, 100% of all students NCAA Division III Continental 21% of women participate 28% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 93.7% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 88.7% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 9.0% 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 7.4% Asian 4.3% Black/African-American 8.4% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 68.4% White 7.9% Unknown 6.5% from 47 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 198 College Hill Road City, State, Zip Clinton, NY 13323-1296 Phone (315) 859-4421 Fax (315) 859-4124 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered admission@hamilton.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 15, January 1 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification December 15, February 15 No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission January 1 April 1 May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 1 required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 1,071 Students Accepting Wait List Position 475 Students Admitted From Wait List 47 26% of 5,230 applicants were admitted 26% of 2,887 applicants were admitted 26% of 2,343 applicants were admitted 473 (35%) of 1,364 admitted students enrolled 251 (33%) of 759 admitted students enrolled 221 (37%) of 605 admitted students enrolled 42% of 578 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 48% Score of 600-700 42% Score of 500-600 10% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 52% Score of 600-700 38% Score of 500-600 10% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 52% Score of 600-700 39% Score of 500-600 9% Score of 400-500 0% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% 692 average 650-740 range of middle 50% 691 average 650-740 range of middle 50% 692 average 650-740 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 90% Score of 24-29 10% Score of 18-23 0% Score of 12-17 0% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 32 average 31-33 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 65% Top quarter: 91% Top half: 98% Bottom half: 2% National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 3% Class President 3% Student Gov. Officer 18%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $68,170 Tuition and Fees $52,770 Room and Board $13,400 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $1,000 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@hamilton.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline February 15 Award Notification On or about April 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002728 Institution's own form CSS/Financial Aid Profile State Aid Form Business/Farm Supplement Cost to File Free $25 for first college, $16 each additional PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 100% Average Award $48,371 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 267 (56.4%) of freshmen 247 (94.8%) of applicants 247 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 247 (100.0%) of aid recipients Received by 247 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $43,936 Received by 204 (84.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,380 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 100% Average Award $47,003 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 938 (49.9%) of undergraduates 892 (95.1%) of applicants 892 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 892 (100.0%) of aid recipients Received by 892 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $41,825 Received by 724 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,440
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 45% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $21,491 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 5.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,837
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Not offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors African-American/Black Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization Anthropology Archeology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Asian Studies/Civilization Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Chemical Physics Chemistry, General Chinese Language and Literature Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General Communication, General Comparative Literature Computer and Information Sciences, General Creative Writing Dance, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies Fine/Studio Arts, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General French Language and Literature Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other Geology/Earth Science, General German Studies Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General History, General International Relations and Affairs Mathematics, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Music, General Neuroscience Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Policy Analysis, General Religion/Religious Studies Russian Studies Sociology Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Social sciences, Foreign languages and literature, Biological/life sciences Engineering Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Internships, New York semester, Washington semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Not required Not required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 34% of classes 10-19 students: 41% of classes 20-29 students: 13% of classes 30-39 students: 8% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 78% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 1,028,520 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 804 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Clinton Population 1,926 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Rural community Campus Map Nearest Airport 45 mile(s) from campus in Syracuse Campus Size 1,300 acres Nearest Bus Station 9 mile(s) from campus in Utica Weather Nearest Train Station 9 mile(s) from campus in Utica Temperature 14.2 average low in January, 76.7 average high in September Rain 155 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, cooperative housing 100% of freshmen, 100% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Freshmen are guaranteed housing SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other student safety program PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Continental Blue and buff Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x Crew x x Cross-Country Running x x Field Hockey x Football x Golf x x Ice Hockey x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x Squash x x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports equestrian sports, fencing, rugby, sailing, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee equestrian sports, fencing, rugby, sailing, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, racquetball, skiing (cross-country), soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 21% of women participate 28% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,879 Women 968 (51.5%) Men 911 (48.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,868 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students Yes 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 7.4% Asian 4.3% Black/African-American 8.4% Hispanic/Latino 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 68.4% White 7.9% Unknown 6.5% from 47 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 93.7% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 88.7% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 91.2% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 92.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 9.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017