Hamilton College (New York)

Hamilton College is a private educational institution founded in 1812 by Samuel Kirkland in Clinton, Oneida County, New York. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and operates in the United States. Its motto is "Know Thyself".

Hamilton College is affiliated with several organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Council of Independent Colleges, and the National Athletic Association. It is considered part of the higher education and university industries and is an instance of both an organization and an educational institute.