Colgate University
- 4 Year
- HAMILTON, NY
CollegeGrad School
Colgate University
- 4 Year
- HAMILTON, NY
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 1,041 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade C minus
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade A minus
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Colgate University Rankings
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Colgate Admissions
Acceptance Rate
17%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1350-1500
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$24,500 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$53,718 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
48%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
96%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 68 responses52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 79 responses41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 79 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics117 Graduates
- Political Science and Government79 Graduates
- English54 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology51 Graduates
- Biology48 Graduates
- Computer Science44 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology43 Graduates
- History43 Graduates
- Environmental Science39 Graduates
- International Relations37 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,142 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
22
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
18%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
85%
Poll
73%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 78 responsesPoll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 87 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$63,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
90%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 31 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Colgate University Reviews
Rating 3.59 out of 5 1,041 reviews
Colgate University has opened doors for me in countless ways. The rich alumni network is widely used by students through our amazing career services office. Additionally, I have been given opportunities to connect with possible employers and have even gotten a job as a result! Additionally, the school itself is very work hard play hard. I am enrolled in academically rigorous classes but I can also have so much fun here!
Colgate University is a small and private university in Central New York that rests atop of a small hill. We are fortunate enough to experience all four seasons; however, due to our proximity to the north, Colgate has a short summer and a long winter so you will often find students enjoying the weather for as long as it lasts. In terms of academics, your education experience will vary depending on your major and the professors you interact with. I found success in going to office hours and taking advantage of our free tutoring programs. It was also helpful to connect with students and professors in interest clubs/groups as I went through the pre-med requirements. I am very grateful to have found community at the ALANA Cultural Center through their many weekend activities and education programs to educate the student body on social justice topics but also share joy together.
I love Colgate! The academic scene is amazing- I feel much more motivated in my classes compared to high school and the professors are all incredibly passionate. The small school vibe in the middle of nowhere can be sort of stifling sometimes, but it’s also nice to be in a “bubble.” The social scene is usually pretty good- there’s always something to do over the weekend and clubs and organizations are much less competitive to join than they are at larger schools. My only actual complaint is the dining hall food :(