Hamilton College's published cost of attendance is $84,230. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $8,028, middle-income families pay around $10,863, and higher-income families pay approximately $46,907.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $84,230 |
| Tuition and Fees | $68,960 |
| Room and Board | $17,510 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$55,245 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $28,985 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,028 |
| $30–48k | $9,489 |
| $48–75k | $10,863 |
| $75–110k | $20,614 |
| $110k+ | $46,907 |
Hamilton College's published cost of attendance is $84,230. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $8,028, middle-income families pay around $10,863, and higher-income families pay approximately $46,907. Azimuth ranks Hamilton College #1012 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Hamilton College's aid structure is need-based, with no merit component. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The college commits to meeting demonstrated financial need in full under current financial aid policies. Work-study is available as part of the aid package for students with demonstrated need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $45,578; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $79,130, median federal debt of $17,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $192 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Hamilton College earn median 4-year earnings of $79,130, placing Hamilton in the 86.3rd percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Hamilton #164 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 89.0th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in Social Sciences. Economics is the largest program with 88 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $130,633, and Azimuth ranks the program #12 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology. Azimuth ranks Political Science and Government #23 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 40 graduates earning $88,019, and Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics rounds out the top programs with 34 graduates.
