School profile
Hamilton College Lacrosse
Hamilton College in Clinton, New York fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. The school admits 14 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,450 to 1,550, and enrolls 2,030 undergraduates.
Location
Clinton, NY
Admit rate
14%
SAT range
1,450-1,550
Undergraduates
2,030
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Women's | Division 3 | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
How Hamilton College compares
With a 14 percent admit rate, Hamilton College is more selective than 93 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,450 and 1,550 on the SAT, or 33 to 35 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 2,030 undergraduates, it is the 51st largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Hamilton College usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Amherst College9% admit · SAT 1,490-1,580
- Bates College13% admit · SAT 1,420-1,530
- Bowdoin College7% admit · SAT 1,470-1,550
- Colby College7% admit · SAT 1,460-1,550
- Connecticut College37% admit · SAT 1,350-1,500
- Middlebury College11% admit · SAT 1,445-1,550
- Trinity College29% admit · SAT 1,298-1,470
- Tufts University11% admit · SAT 1,470-1,560
Common questions
Does Hamilton College have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Hamilton College fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Clinton, New York, competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Hamilton College?
Hamilton College admits 14 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 93 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,450 to 1,550. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Hamilton College?
Hamilton College enrolls 2,030 undergraduates, the 51st largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.