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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 14%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $29,409
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 89%
- Median earnings
- $96,328
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Colgate University is a private nonprofit college in Hamilton, NY with 3,180 undergraduates. It admits 14% of applicants, and admitted students average 1508 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $29,409 per year ($8,610 for families earning under $30,000). 89% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $96,328 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 14%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 21,130
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,526
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 32%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing710–760
200800
SAT Math720–780
200800
ACT Composite33–34
136
What Colgate University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $91,222
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $73,646
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,610
- $30–48k$7,748
- $48–75k$15,150
- $75–110k$26,968
- $110k+$49,725
Get a personal estimate with Colgate University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 89%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $96,328
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $12,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,180
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 15%
- White64%
- Hispanic10%
- Black4%
- Asian5%
Colgate University FAQ
What is Colgate University's acceptance rate?+
Colgate University admits 14% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Colgate University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 710–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 720–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1508.
What ACT score do you need for Colgate University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–34.
Is Colgate University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Colgate University?+
In Fall 2023, 21,130 students applied to Colgate University and 2,526 were admitted; 807 enrolled.
Does Colgate University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Colgate University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Colgate University require an essay?+
Colgate University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Colgate University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $91,222 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,409.
What is Colgate University's graduation rate?+
89% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 190099 · How we use this data
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