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Colgate University

Colgate University is a medium, private institution located in Hamilton, ny. Founded in 1819, Colgate University offers undergraduate degrees in 49 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
3,193 undergraduates
$67,024 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Colgate University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 13.9%
SAT score average 1508
ACT score average 33
Average high school GPA 3.85
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

November
01
31 days away Early Decision date

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January
15
106 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Colgate University is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Economics
Political Science and Government
Research and Experimental Psychology
Computer Science
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
International Relations and National Security Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $67,024
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,790
Books & supplies $1,524
Other expenses $1,732
Cost of attendance* $87,070
Average financial aid package $67,705
Estimated cost $19,365 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $67,024
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,790
Books & supplies $1,524
Other expenses $1,732
Cost of attendance* $87,070
Average financial aid package $67,705
Estimated cost $19,365 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Colgate University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,193, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

3,211

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
11%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Colgate University, students love their COVE (35+ community service groups), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346
3152281000
https://www.colgate.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Cove (35+ community service groups)

Student government association

Cultural/ethnic interest groups

Student communications/publications (including wcru radio station)

Club sports/outdoor education

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Colgate University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Colgate University?

Colgate University is located in Hamilton, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Colgate University? 

The acceptance rate for Colgate University is 14%.

What’s the average GPA for Colgate University?

The average high school GPA for Colgate University students was 3.85.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Colgate University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Colgate University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $348,280.

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