Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Davidson's yield is 8 pts higher than Hamilton's
Yield rate - 2
Hamilton's SAT midpoint is 35 points higher than Davidson's
SAT midpoint - 3
Davidson admits 13% vs. 14% at Hamilton
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- HamiltonHighly selective
- DavidsonHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 27–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- HamiltonTest-optional
- DavidsonTest-optional
How they read a record
Hamilton
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
Davidson
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Hamilton | Davidson |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:Hamilton College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why