Colgate University
- 4 Year
- HAMILTON, NY
CollegeGrad School
Colgate University
- 4 Year
- HAMILTON, NY
- Rating 3.59 out of 5 1,028 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade A minus
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Colgate University Rankings
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Colgate Admissions
Acceptance Rate
27%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1300-1470
ACT Range
30-33
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
$25,935 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$49,701 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
50%
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 responses53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 77 responses40%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 77 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics133 Graduates
- Political Science and Government79 Graduates
- Computer Science53 Graduates
- English49 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology43 Graduates
- International Relations41 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology40 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology40 Graduates
- Sociology34 Graduates
- Biology31 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,023 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
19
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
74%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 76 responsesPoll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 85 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$63,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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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 :(
I love Colgate! I believe that Colgate is one of the best work hard - play hard schools in the nation and only getting better (The acceptance rate dropped by 10% this past year). The academics are incredible and the people are even better. The stereotype of wealthy east coast kids is somewhat present but there are definitely people from all over. The social life is amazing, it definitely is a heavy drinking school so that is something to consider, but the social scene is a lot more inclusive than you would expect. The small school community is also amazing and the alumni network is unlike anything else. I highly suggest Colgate if you want to be surrounded by smart genuine people who also like to have a good time.
My experience with Colgate University has been fantastic thus far, though I have not begun my first semester yet. The admissions process was simple and easy to complete through CommonApplication or the Colgate University Website. Upon visiting the campus, I scheduled a meeting with Astrophysics Professor Dr. Levine, who showed such enthusiasm for physics, students, and the school. His attitude toward the school and a liberal arts connection to natural physics heavily influenced my decision to apply early decision. The admissions team also hosted Zoom meetings of various topics, including Financial Aid and Application Workshops, which were of great assistance. Further, the student body shows devotion and school spirit towards Colgate that remains unparalleled to any other school that I have visited or engaged with. Students proudly wear their Colgate gear and have welcomed the newest class of 2026 with open arms and hearts.