Hamilton College

198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
http://www.hamilton.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1812
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,812
Endowment529,708,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 1
Application Fee50
SelectivityMost selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 1
Tuition34,980
Room/Board8,910
Services
Associated FirmsGeneral Electric, Chubb Group, Goldman Sachs, New England Center for Children, Bear, Sterns, Marsh, Inc., Skadden, Arps, George Little Management, Brigham & Women's Hospital
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interview training
MuseumsEmerson Gallery
Basic Serviceswomen's center, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsEmerson Gallery
Periodical SubsN/A
# of BooksN/A
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one year85%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities29%
Students in sororities19%
Campus Size1,200 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing98%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartments for married students, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsN/A
Nearest AirportSyracuse (50), Utica (10)
Nearest TrainUtica (10)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Syracuse University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations78
# of fraternities9
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities29%
Students in sororities19%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Spectator-weekly
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, Lambda Pi Eta, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Cultural Society, Brothers, International Student organization, La Vanguardia, West Indian and African Association, Black Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Amnesty International, Art Students League, Earth Spirituality, Hamilton Monthy Python Horde (HMPH), Residence Hall Council, Writer's Bloc, Debate Society, Emerson Literary Society, Febfest, French Club, Independent Music Fund (IMF), Ornithological Society, Spanish Club, Computer Gaming Club, Finance Club, Samuel Kirkland Film Society, Objectivist Club, Sitting Group, Womyn's Community Center, Anime Club, Atheists, Agnostics & Freethinkers