Hamilton College is a private liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy and chartered in 1812, it is named after Alexander Hamilton, who was an inaugural trustee. Hamilton offers a Bachelor of Arts degree across 58 areas of study, including 44 majors. The college is known for its open curriculum, which allows students to design their own course of study with guidance from faculty advisors.
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U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Ranking
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Total enrollment
11.8%
Undergraduate acceptance rate
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New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Hidden Ivy
Little Ivies
Hamilton's Maurice Horowitch Career Center provides comprehensive career services through a four-pillar curriculum: Know Thyself, Explore, Communicate, and Connect. The center offers personalized career advising, internship assistance, networking opportunities, and various career development programs. The Career Center employs over 70 student workers who help deliver curriculum and plan industry-related programming.
95.7%
Employed or in graduate school within 1 year of graduation
74.2%
Employed in job or internship (Class of 2023)
17.5%
Attending graduate school (Class of 2023)
4.0%
Pursuing post-grad fellowship (Class of 2023)
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they’re here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
Prison Education Advocate Amplifying Incarcerated Voices Through Literature and Academia
Professor Doran Larson, an English professor at Hamilton College, has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between academia and the incarcerated population through innovative educational programs and literary initiatives. Since 2006, he has led the Attica Writer's Workshop and founded both the Attica-Genesee Teaching Project and the Mohawk Consortium College-in-Prison program, bringing college-credit courses to inmates. Larson's scholarly work, including essays in prestigious publications and edited volumes like "The Beautiful Prison" and "Fourth City: Essays from the Prison in America," focuses on prison writing, teaching, and reform. His ongoing project, The American Prison Writing Archive, aims to create an open-access digital repository of essays by prisoners, staff, and volunteers. Beyond his prison-focused work, Larson is an accomplished author of novels, a novella, and short stories, as well as critical essays on American literature and film. Through his multifaceted approach combining direct engagement with incarcerated individuals, academic research, and literary production, Professor Larson continues to be a leading voice in prison education and reform, advocating for the power of writing and education in transforming the American prison system
Sports Ethics Scholar Bridging Philosophy and Athletics in Academia and Practice
Dr. Robert Simon, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Hamilton College, has made significant contributions to the field of sports ethics and philosophy over his nearly 50-year career. As the author of influential works such as "Fair Play" and "The Ethics of Sport: What Everyone Needs to Know," Simon has established himself as a leading expert on ethics and social values in sports. His academic achievements include serving as president of the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport, receiving prestigious fellowships from the Rockefeller Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities, and earning the Distinguished Scholar Award. Simon's multifaceted career also encompasses practical experience in athletics, having successfully coached Hamilton's men's golf team to national recognition. With a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, numerous teaching awards, and contributions to political philosophy and ethics, Dr. Simon exemplifies the integration of philosophical inquiry with real-world sports experience, making him a respected voice in both academic and athletic circles.
