First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 4, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 4, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: hamilton.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 90 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 25 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 21 |
| Creative Writing | 20 |
| History | 19 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Public Policy Analysis | 18 |
| General Literature | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | 17 |
| Philosophy | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Sociology | 14 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 |
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
| Music | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Dance | 4 |
| Archeology | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| German Studies | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
20% of men in fraternities · 15% of women in sororities · 17% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Utica-Rome, NY
287,932 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20
Elevation
896 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
14°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
77.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Utica University8 mi
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute11 mi
- Colgate University17 mi
- Le Moyne College34 mi
- Syracuse University37 mi
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry37 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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