Hamilton College Acceptance Rate
Clinton, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,643
- Admitted
- 1,135
- Yield
- 40.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Hamilton College's acceptance rate has fallen from 26.3% in 2014–15 to 11.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,071 to 9,643 (+90%) over that period.
Its 11.8% rate makes Hamilton College more selective than about 97% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 94%.
Hamilton College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 40.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,071 | 1,336 | 26.3% | 469 |
| 2015–16 | 5,434 | 1,348 | 24.8% | 473 |
| 2016–17 | 5,230 | 1,364 | 26.1% | 472 |
| 2017–18 | 5,678 | 1,375 | 24.2% | 480 |
| 2018–19 | 6,240 | 1,328 | 21.3% | 481 |
| 2019–20 | 8,339 | 1,367 | 16.4% | 473 |
| 2020–21 | 7,443 | 1,370 | 18.4% | 438 |
| 2021–22 | 9,380 | 1,320 | 14.1% | 533 |
| 2022–23 | 9,899 | 1,166 | 11.8% | 478 |
| 2023–24 | 9,643 | 1,135 | 11.8% | 462 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,023 | 586 | 11.7% |
| Men | 4,262 | 529 | 12.4% |
| Another gender | 358 | 20 | 5.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 700–770 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 710–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–35 | 17% |
How Hamilton College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Hamilton College's acceptance rate?
Hamilton College's acceptance rate is 11.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,135 admitted of 9,643 applicants).
Is Hamilton College test optional?
Hamilton College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hamilton College?
Hamilton College received 9,643 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,135.
What SAT score do you need for Hamilton College?
Admitted students at Hamilton College typically scored 700–770 on SAT Reading/Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hamilton College getting harder to get into?
Hamilton College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 26.3% in 2014–15 to 11.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.hamilton.edu/.