A new way to tour Hamilton
A typical Hamilton tour can feel impersonal, leaving you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a guide the school assigns you.
SchoolScoops offers private Hamilton College tours tailored to your interests. Choose your own Hamilton student tour guide and enjoy a personalized campus visit where you'll get candid answers to your questions.
SchoolScoops is the more personal way to tour Hamilton College
Private and personalized Hamilton tours
On a traditional Hamilton College campus tour you’re just a number in a big group. With SchoolScoops, you can book a private Hamilton College tour led by a real Hamilton student, giving you a personalized campus visit and the chance to ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own tour guide
Unlike a traditional Hamilton College campus tour, SchoolScoops lets you choose your own tour guide. Whether you want to meet an engineering major, a student-athlete or a fellow transfer student, you'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional Hamilton College campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the tour guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just honest, unfiltered advice about the Hamilton experience.
Find out if Hamilton is the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. A private Hamilton tour helps you decide if Hamilton College is the right fit for your academic goals, career ambitions and college experience.
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Get to know Hamilton College
Hamilton College is a highly regarded private liberal arts institution known for excellence across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with a strong commitment to interdisciplinary learning, hands-on research, community engagement, and fostering independent thought.
Overview
Hamilton College, founded in 1812, is a private liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. It offers a wide range of undergraduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with an open curriculum that encourages academic exploration and flexibility.
Size
Hamilton College has a total enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, all of whom are undergraduates, creating a close-knit and highly personalized academic community.
Acceptance rate
Hamilton College has an acceptance rate of around 12%, making it highly selective. Among admitted students who submitted test scores, half scored between 1430–1530 on the SAT or 33–35 on the ACT, though Hamilton is test-optional.
Cost
For the 2024 academic year, Hamilton College’s undergraduate tuition is approximately $67,000, with total costs including housing and meals exceeding $80,000. However, Hamilton meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, and about half of students receive financial aid, with an average need-based award of over $50,000.
Ranking
According to U.S. News & World Report, Hamilton College is ranked #15 among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Rankings are based on widely recognized measures of academic quality, including graduation rates, faculty resources, and student outcomes.
Academics
Hamilton College offers more than 55 areas of study across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1, fostering close mentorship, personalized learning, and strong academic engagement.
Traditions
Hamilton College’s most cherished traditions include Fallcoming Weekend, which brings together students, alumni, and families; FebFest, a winter celebration with campus-wide activities; and Class & Charter Day, honoring the college’s history and achievements.
Campus landmarks
Hamilton College’s most iconic landmarks include the historic Chapel, the scenic Root Glen nature trail, the Burke Library, the modern Wellin Museum of Art, and the Kirner-Johnson Building—all showcasing the campus’s blend of historic charm, natural beauty, and contemporary design.
Student body
Over 90% of Hamilton College students come from outside New York, with the student body representing nearly all 50 states and more than 45 countries, reflecting Hamilton’s strong commitment to geographic and cultural diversity.
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Become a guideYour Hamilton College questions, answered
What GPA do you need to get into Hamilton College?
Most admitted students have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, demonstrating excellent academic performance. A smaller number of students are admitted with GPAs between 3.50–3.74, and it’s rare for applicants with a GPA below 3.50 to be accepted.
How religious is Hamilton College?
Hamilton College is a secular institution but supports a wide range of religious and spiritual practices. Since the 1960s, it has embraced religious pluralism, offering resources and chaplaincy support for students of many faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and other traditions.
What major is Hamilton College known for?
Hamilton College is especially known for majors in Economics, Mathematics, and Biological Sciences, with other popular fields including Political Science, Psychology, Computer Science, and English.
Is Hamilton College Division I?
No. Hamilton College competes in NCAA Division III as a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
What are Hamilton College students called?
Hamilton College students are called the Continentals, a name inspired by the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Is Hamilton College a pretty campus?
Yes. Hamilton College is known for its beautiful campus, combining picturesque historic buildings with modern facilities. It offers the charm of a close-knit community while providing state-of-the-art resources for students.
What is the gender distribution at Hamilton College?
As of Fall 2023, Hamilton College enrolled approximately 2,053 undergraduate students. The gender split was about 44% male and 55% female, showing a modest female majority in the student body.
How do you take a tour of Hamilton College?
Register through Hamilton’s admissions website for a structured campus visit. When you arrive, check in at Siuda House, where you’ll likely attend an admissions info session followed by a student-led campus tour (typically 60–75 minutes). Walk‑in visits may still be accommodated if space permits, otherwise you’re welcome to explore using a self-guided tour with campus maps.
Does Hamilton College offer private campus tours?
Yes, through SchoolScoops, you can book a private campus tour led by a student guide of your choice.
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