Hamilton College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Hamilton College?

Hamilton charges the same published undergraduate tuition regardless of whether a student is from New York. In the 2024-25 cost figures, full-time tuition was $68,280 and required fees were $680. These are published charges before financial aid, not the amount every student pays.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $68,960.
• Typical room and board charges: $18,460.
• Estimated books and supplies: $800.

Adding those listed amounts produces $88,220, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses and other individual costs can add to it. Published charges also change by academic year, so applicants should compare offers using the budget for the year they would attend.

Financial aid can make the difference between the sticker price and an individual net price substantial. In the reported aid data, 63% of students received financial aid, and the average grant award among recipients was $54,118. Average net price was $9,489 for families in the lowest reported income band, compared with $46,907 for families with income above $110,000. Those are group averages, not quotes for an applicant. Hamilton's need-based aid process, federal and state aid where eligible, and any applicable military education benefits require separate eligibility review. An applicant should compare the college's individualized aid estimate with the full annual budget, including travel and personal expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at Hamilton College?

Hamilton students can seek part-time campus employment, while eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid offer. Work-Study is a federal student-aid program that helps fund qualifying jobs; it is not a grant paid in full at the start of a term or a guarantee of a particular position.

Job availability, scheduling and hiring requirements vary by department. Students should use Hamilton's student-employment resources to find openings and confirm whether a job requires Work-Study eligibility or is open to other students. Wages from a job, aid applied to a bill and an internship offering career experience are different arrangements, even when all three help a student manage college or explore work.