- 4 Year
- CLINTON, NY
Hamilton College
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- CLINTON, NY
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 488 reviews
Monthly Update
We are open for campus visits most weekdays throughout the spring and summer, and on select Saturdays in July and August. We also have a number of "Virtually Hamilton" online sessions in the summer and fall. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade A minus
About
From Hamilton College
Long before Alexander Hamilton shot to fame (no pun intended) thanks to the hit Broadway musical, we claimed him as our favorite founding father.
Hamilton College’s roots date to 1793, when Hamilton agreed to serve as our first trustee. As you might know, Hamilton was more than an orphan and an immigrant who achieved prominence as a member of the Continental Army and as the first secretary of the treasury; he was a visionary, a persuasive writer and a critical thinker who helped shape the country we have today.
Those are the same skills we value and teach our students at Hamilton, one of the most highly-regarded liberal arts institutions in the world.
There is no one Hamilton student just as there is no one Hamilton experience. The promise we make to all our students is the same. At Hamilton, you can: Explore Your Passions, Expand Your Perspectives, Express Yourself, and Expect Opportunity.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Virtually Hamilton: Our Community
Online
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Moderated by a Hamilton admission officer, this student panel will explore the myriad ways you'll be able to expand your perspectives as you participate in activities outside of the classroom.
Summer Saturday
Clinton, NY
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Visit our beautiful campus for an information session and student-led campus tour.
Summer Saturday
Clinton, NY
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Visit our beautiful campus for an information session and student-led campus tour.
Summer Saturday
Clinton, NY
View Event Description
Visit our beautiful campus for an information session and student-led campus tour.
Hamilton College Rankings
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Most Popular Majors
- Economics88 Graduates
- Biology41 Graduates
- Political Science and Government40 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology36 Graduates
- Mathematics32 Graduates
- International Relations25 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology23 Graduates
- Environmental Science22 Graduates
- Foreign Languages and Literatures22 Graduates
- Public Policy Analysis21 Graduates
Study What You Love
Hamilton’s open curriculum gives you the freedom to choose courses that reflect your interests as you study broadly across the liberal arts.
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Hamilton College Reviews
A 4-year residential campus, almost always less than a mile from my best friends turns Hamilton from an institution into a community. From the amazing maintenance teams always happy to show you the roof and underbelly of buildings when you’re curious to explore, to the professors who ask you if you want to grab coffee (or maybe a beer if you and them partake) after class - it is impossible to capture Hamilton’s depth.
They say if you spend a second at each exhibit in the Smithsonian museums, you’ll pass away before you see them all - and this rings true of Hamilton, its student body, the many educational departments, and the campus as a whole; you cannot do/see/experience it all during your time here. It keeps it exciting, and the deeper you look more cool things you find.
The bad reviews here on Niche about administration, although warranted as every administration should live with checks and balances, are not reflective of the many but the loud few.