Originally founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton was chartered as a college in 1812. It is among the three dozen oldest colleges in the United States.
Some students know exactly what they want to study and can’t wait to get started; Hamilton’s open curriculum provides that flexibility. Others explore different options before choosing their concentration; our open curriculum works for them, too. But an open curriculum is not for everyone. It is best suited for students who are independent, motivated, and committed to the ideals of a broad-based liberal arts education. If that describes you, Hamilton might be a good fit for your next four years.
Through independent projects, the Senior Program, and summer internships with faculty members, Hamilton provides an increasing number of opportunities for students to engage in significant — often publishable — research at the undergraduate level.
Hamilton’s Career Center will help you explore career options, obtain career-related experiences and secure your first job or acceptance into graduate school. We’ll also connect you to our extensive alumni network and teach you the skills to manage your career after leaving College Hill.
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsFrom large residence halls to small houses and apartments, and from singles to quads to suites, we offer a wide range of housing options.
We acquire and provide access to library resources for the Hamilton community through purchasing, licensing and borrowing. Contact us for book and article requests or purchases, help with your library account, course reserves, and more.
The Health Center promotes a healthy lifestyle through education and preventative medical care and provides diagnostic services and treatment of illness and medical conditions. The health center is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to students.
Hamilton is like a small city. We have our own government, newspaper, radio station, health center, bookstore, orchestra, art museum, theatre, chapel, sports teams and fitness center. And if you can’t find what you want on campus, we run a jitney to area attractions that offer a diverse array of dining, shopping and cultural options.
Hamilton College Sports Performance is the home for health and well-being information pertaining to student-athletes. Sports Performance includes oversight of Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Nutrition.
Hamilton College is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
One of the top liberal arts colleges in the US. The founder of Netflix, the CEO of Goldman Sacks, etc went to this school.
