year. On average, financial aid awards amount to $53,597 and may include various forms of assistance such as scholarships, student loans, and work-study opportunities.
Hamilton College practices a needs-blind admission policy for U.S. citizens, meaning that the student's capability to afford tuition fees is not taken into consideration during the admissions evaluation process. The college has a wide range of endowed scholarships, which account for 40% of their scholarship budget of nearly $46 million.
== Rankings ==
According to the annual ranking for 2021 conducted by U.S. News & World Report, Hamilton College is categorized as "most selective" in admissions. The college is tied for ninth overall and tied for 28th in the category of "Best Undergraduate Teaching" among "National Liberal Arts Colleges". Forbes ranked Hamilton College 66th in its 2024–25 ranking of America's Top 500 Colleges. Among liberal arts colleges, Hamilton College was ranked 15th. In 2024, Washington Monthly ranked Hamilton College 29th …
