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Colgate University
  • 4 Year
  • HAMILTON, NY

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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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 3,142 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Colgate acceptance rate is 17%. Popular majors include Economics, Political Science and Government, and English. Graduating 90% of students, Colgate alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,700.

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13 OAK DRIVE
HAMILTON, NY 13346
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Patriot League

Colgate University Rankings

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

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
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$53,718 / year
National
$7,535
Students 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 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 79 responses
41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 79 responses

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Majors

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,142 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
22
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
18%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 34 responses
  • Goodlooking and well-dressed New Englander
    32%
  • White, elite and looks like EVERYONE else.
    32%
  • North Vineyard Vinesagonia with a Polo Shirt
    9%
  • Put together
    9%
  • White, fit, well dressed
    9%
  • Not as homogenous as it seems!
    6%
  • White, attractive, vineyard vines, canada goose
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
85%
Poll
73%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 78 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 87 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 25 responses
  • Beautiful
    40%
  • Perfect!
    24%
  • Flawed but beneficial
    20%
  • Preppy
    12%
  • Home away from home
    8%
  • Underrated
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$63,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation 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 responses

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