Hamilton College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,884

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$34.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

Hamilton is a national leader in teaching students to write effectively, learn from each other and think for themselves. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence and the development of students as human beings, as we prepare them to make choices and accept the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic world of intellect and diversity. Hamilton's 1,350-acre campus is situated on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque village of Clinton, N.Y. The College is eight miles southwest of Utica, 45 minutes east of Syracuse, one hour from the Adirondack Park to the northeast and 90 minutes west of Albany.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,868
Part-Time Undergraduate	16
Programs	44 Programs
Courses	1,352 Courses
Equivalencies	294 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$44,350
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,350
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	42%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$4,300
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	52%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$30,174

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Limited financial aid is available for transfer students and is dependent upon the college's overall budget and financial aid spent on the freshman class. Typically, transfer financial aid is only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Each year we seek to enroll approximately 15-20 transfer students in the fall, and 5-10 transfer students in the spring. Occasionally, we are over or under-subscribed with our freshmen enrollment and will adjust these targets accordingly.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	April 15
Spring Semester	November 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Hamilton does not publish a minimum GPA requirement for transfer admission consideration.
Official Transcripts:

The best predictor of success at Hamilton is your most recent academic work in a college setting. However, the secondary school record of every applicant is reviewed and will be considered.
SAT Scores:

The submission of standardized test scores is required for all applicants.
Letters of Recommendation:

A College Instructor Evaluation and a College Official's Report are both required.
Essay:

A personal essay is included on the Common Application.
Application Fee:

There is a $60 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

While a personal interview is not required, it is strongly recommended. The interview is informative for both the student and the admission committee. We do not offer off-campus interviews for transfer students.
Apply Here:

www.hamilton.edu/admission/apply

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Credit is awarded only for courses where the grade received is C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

We require that all students complete a minimum of two years of coursework at Hamilton College, so no more than two years of credit will be transferred.