Tuition (in-state)$68,000
Student : faculty9:1
Acceptance12%
Enrollment2,000
Walk score30
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Education
| Programs | Economics, government, mathematics, psychology, creative writing |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 91% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Seminar-style classes taught by faculty; no graduate teaching assistants. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $68,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,000 |
| Room and board | $18,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 9:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty teach all first-year courses. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 91%
Location and walk score
30/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Root Glen trails
- Village Green in Clinton
- Adirondack day trips
Graduate degrees
- No graduate degrees
- undergraduate only
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$64,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesMaurice Horowitch Career Center; semester programs in New York and Washington
Top employers of recent graduates
- Goldman Sachs
- Deloitte
- Teach For America
- Morgan Stanley
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
80%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center summer internship funding
- Hamilton in New York City
- Hamilton in Washington
Alumni
| Living alumni | 24,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Graduate and professional school, finance, education, nonprofits |
Notable graduates
- Elihu Root
- B.F. Skinner
- Bob Moses
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division III |
|---|---|
| Conference | NESCAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 4
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