Source: hamilton.md
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Applicants | 8,531 |
| Admitted | 1,162 |
| Enrolled | ~473 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% |
| ED Acceptance Rate (est.) | ~30% |
| Yield Rate | 39.0% |
| Top 10% of HS Class | ~78% |
ED Note: Hamilton offers ED I and ED II. The college does not publicly disclose specific ED acceptance rates. The ~30% estimate is based on historical NESCAC peer comparisons and the relatively high yield rate suggesting strong ED filling of the class.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| SAT Middle 50% | 1450-1550 |
| ACT Middle 50% | 33-35 |
| Avg GPA (unweighted) | ~3.88 |
| Testing Policy | Test-optional |
Open Curriculum: Hamilton has no distribution requirements. Students choose courses freely with advisor guidance, similar to Amherst and Brown. This is a significant differentiator and recruiting draw.
| Group | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% |
| Asian | 7.3% (est. from 8.89%) |
| International | 5.5% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% |
| Black | 3.8% (est. from 2.88%) |
| Women | ~56% |
Note: Demographics sources show slightly varying numbers (College Factual vs CollegeTuitionCompare). Used College Factual as primary source for consistency with other colleges in the dataset.
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0-$30,000 | $7,942 |
| $30,001-$48,000 | $11,385 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $17,205 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $24,058 |
| Over $110,000 | $41,786 |