Perched on College Hill in central New York, Hamilton is famous for its open curriculum, intensive writing and public speaking mastery, and loyal Wall Street alumni network.
- Admit rate
- 11.8%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1430–1520
- of admitted students
- Avg. net price
- $24,000
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.90
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1430 and 1520.
Popular majors
- EconomicsSocial Sciences & LawHighly regarded
- Literature & Creative WritingHumanities & WritingStandout program
- Government & Public PolicySocial Sciences & LawHighly regarded
- Mathematics & Computer ScienceComputer Science & AI
- Psychology & NeuroscienceMath & Natural SciencesWell regarded
Highlights
- Open curriculum with no distribution requirements: students choose every class
- Renowned "Know Thyself" focus on oral communication and clear analytical writing
- Need-blind admissions with full demonstrated need met without loans
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