Description

Referred to as a “Little Ivy” school, Hamilton College in Oneida, New York, has garnered a strong reputation for quality academics over its 200 years of existence.

In addition to its prestige, Hamilton provides a uniquely individualized curriculum and a wealth of student life opportunities.

A small school, Hamilton College distinguishes itself by not imposing any course requirements. Students take the courses they want to take in the subjects that are of interest to them. Some of Hamilton’s diverse subject areas include:

*American Studies
*Astronomy
*Chinese
*Cinema
*Creative Writing
*Dance and Movement Studies
*Geoarchaeology
*Law
*Medieval and Renaissance Studies
*Neuroscience
*Public Policy
*Psychology

The chance to explore one’s interests is also afforded by Hamilton’s highly varied student life activities. At Hamilton, students can join a ballroom dancing group, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club, a meditation group, a culinary group, a film club or a fishing club, just to name a few.

Admission to Hamilton, like everything else at the school, is highly individualized. While academic performance is taken into consideration, extracurricular activities, community service and one’s interests are also a factor.

Generous scholarships and other forms of financial aid are available for eligible students.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Continentals

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$39,760

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,760

Selectivity

Most Selective

Enrollment

1,882

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,872
Freshman Class
466
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,882

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
99%
Graduate
1%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
52%
Men
48%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
8%
Caucasian
70%
Latino
5%
Other
13%

International Students

International
5%
Domestic
95%