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Colgate University

#2 in Best Value Colleges in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Hamilton, NY
  • 984 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Colgate is a highly rated private university located in Hamilton, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,854 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Colgate acceptance rate is 28%. Popular majors include Economics, Political Science and Government, and History. Graduating 91% of students, Colgate alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,700.
    About Colgate University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Patriot League
    Address
    13 Oak Drive
    Hamilton, NY 13346
    Website
    colgate.edu

    Colgate University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    28%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1310-1500
    ACT Range
    31-33
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,182/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Net Price by Household Income
    • <$30k
      $5,637/ year
    • $30-48k
      $8,942/ year
    • $49-75k
      $15,055/ year
    • $76-110k
      $22,315/ year
    • $110k+
      $38,768/ year

    Academics

    Professors
    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 responses
    53%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.74 responses
    41%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.74 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      109 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      72 Graduates
    • History
      56 Graduates
    • Psychology
      47 Graduates
    • English
      43 Graduates
    • International Relations
      42 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      41 Graduates
    • Environmental Science
      39 Graduates
    • Biology
      36 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      34 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,854Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    28
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    9%
    Varsity Athletes
    21%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 29 responses
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    • Goodlooking and well-dressed New Englander
      38%
    • White, elite and looks like EVERYONE else.
      24%
    • North Vineyard Vinesagonia with a Polo Shirt
      10%
    • Put together
      10%
    • White, fit, well dressed
      10%
    • Not as homogenous as it seems!
      3%
    • White, attractive, vineyard vines, canada goose
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    75%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.73 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.82 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 22 responses
    Report
    • Beautiful
      41%
    • Perfect!
      27%
    • Flawed but beneficial
      14%
    • Preppy
      9%
    • Home away from home
      5%
    • Underrated
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $63,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    91%
    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 responses
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    Colgate academically was an excellent undergraduate institution. I was exposed to dedicated professors who truly cared about the advancement of their students. I was certainly held to a high standard, which although daunting at times is something I am very grateful for. The campus and village of Hamilton are also places I will miss whenever I am away from them. I truly fell in love with the local area, and I plan to return as often as possible. The only complaint I have about Colgate is the social scene. Although I had a great time, not being involved in Greek life certainly hurt my ability to excel socially. I often felt ostracized from the general student body and sometimes struggled to feel part of the social life.
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    The campus is beautiful despite the long winters. Most students like to go out and party however I am not that type of person, yet I found a group of people with similar values as mine to bond with and call my friends. I am a minority race at Colgate which I thought would make me uncomfortable-- and it did at first-- but the people there are welcoming. I have friends with many different backgrounds and personalities. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if I went to college at another place, but I am comfortable here, even if I wish sometimes there was more to do downtown or on campus. I would like to see the arts advertised more, such as ensemble concerts, drama shows and musicals.
    Colgate is the perfect school for me. The academics are challenging but the atmosphere is not competitive. The athletics are amazing for a small, academically focused university. The campus is beautiful. It’s in the middle of nowhere but it’s beautiful, I could walk around the campus for hours. Social life is fun, kids work hard and party harder. Only this is that it sucks for a freshman guy. Like REALLY sucks unless you join an early organization or are on a team or are just an alpha dude who has connections. Still love school though.