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Hamilton College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

18% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Hamilton enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,690
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,230

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,028	$32,112
$30-48k	$9,489	$37,956
$48-75k	$10,863	$43,452
$75-110k	$20,614	$82,456
$110k+	$46,907	$187,628

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Hamilton College

18.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$17,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Hamilton College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$78,411

Median Earnings (10yr)

$17,000

Median Debt

4.6x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Hamilton College — 4.6x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Hamilton College True Cost by Family Income

18% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Hamilton enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,028	$32,112
$30-48k	$9,489	$37,956
$48-75k	$10,863	$43,452
$75-110k	$20,614	$82,456
$110k+	$46,907	$187,628

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,690
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,230

Financial Aid & Student Debt

18.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$17,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$60,082

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Hamilton College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Hamilton College actually cost per year?

Hamilton College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $84,230/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $19,180/yr, a 77% discount off sticker price.

Does Hamilton College offer good financial aid?

18% of Hamilton College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Hamilton College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Hamilton College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Hamilton College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $8,028/yr at Hamilton College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $46,907/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Hamilton College worth the cost?

Hamilton College graduates earn a median of $78,411 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $336,920 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.