Hamilton College, founded in 1812, is a liberal arts college located on a hilltop campus in Clinton, New York. Enrolling approximately 2,000 students, Hamilton is one of the few colleges in the United States with a completely open curriculum — students choose entirely from Hamilton's course offerings without distribution requirements, creating their own academic path. Hamilton is particularly well-known for its writing program, which is considered one of the best in American higher education. All students are required to complete "Writing-Intensive Courses" and "Oral Communication" requiremen…
