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Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY
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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor'sOffered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$65,740Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$69,045
-Graduate Tuition$56,279
Less$48,241Average Financial Aid AmountMore$49,638
Admission
Lower1,490 SAT
34 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Easier11.78%Acceptance RateTighter3.95%
Lower40.99%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable64.06%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller2,072Total EnrollmentLarger34,782
Smaller2,072Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,902
-Graduate Student Population25,880
-Online Student Population1,111
Completion & Outcomes
Lower92%Graduate RateHigher95%
6%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower95%Retention RateHigher98%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study AbroadSpecial learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,057)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,220)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty9 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty6 to 1
246Number of faculties6,229
Lower$109,165Average Faculty SalaryHigher$185,958
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.