Hamilton College

Clinton, US🇺🇸

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Charting My Course: From Islamabad to a Full Scholarship at Hamilton College
Hamilton College

Hamilton College 🇺🇸

Clinton, US

Charting My Course: From Islamabad to a Full Scholarship at Hamilton College

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by Zarya from Pakistan 🇵🇰

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2023-24 undergraduate

Hamilton College is located in Midsize Suburb of Clinton, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Early Decision
      Fall 2025
    • Early Decision II
      Fall 2025
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2025

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

700770

Math

710780

ACT

Composite

3235
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Supplemental Essays

 

At Hamilton, we each bring different backgrounds and perspectives, and we teach one another about the world through our individual and shared experiences. In the spirit of Hamilton’s motto, Know Thyself, please reflect on your unique perspective and how Hamilton might shape it, as well as how your perspective will shape Hamilton. (350 words)

350 words

Costs & Aid

$81,230Total Cost (On Campus)
$8,438Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$62,740
Books and supplies$800
On-campus housing$16,690
On-campus other expenses$1,000
Total$81,230

Rankings

#14U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023