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Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University, founded in 1819, is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. Its 550-acre campus is located in Hamilton, NY.

Tuition & Fees

$58,045

$58,045

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
50%
600-699
44%
500-599
6%
700-800
62%
600-699
32%
500-599
6%
composite english math
30-36
85%
24-29
12%
18-23
3%
30-36
54%
24-29
43%
18-23
3%
30-36
84%
24-29
15%
18-23
1%
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

1

teacher

9

students

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Very Selective

24%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,422
Declined + 7,294
Total Received 9,716
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Private (nonprofit)

2,958

undergraduate students

11

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. English
  3. History
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Codes

SAT 2086
ACT 2702

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School Facts

Colgate University, founded in 1819, is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. Its 550-acre campus is located in Hamilton, NY.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,969
Established in 1819
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)

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Hamilton, NY

550‐acre campus in Hamilton (population: 4,108), 25 miles from Utica and 38 miles from Syracuse. Served by bus; major airport serves Syracuse; smaller airport and train serve Utica. Public transportation serves campus.

Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
92%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
77%
Top 1/4
94%
Top 1/2
100%
Bottom 1/2
0%
Bottom 1/4
0%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
50%
600-699
44%
500-599
6%
700-800
62%
600-699
32%
500-599
6%
composite english math
30-36
85%
24-29
12%
18-23
3%
30-36
54%
24-29
43%
18-23
3%
30-36
84%
24-29
15%
18-23
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
(waived for international students and with fee waivers from the College Board, NACAC, and Expanding College Opportunities)
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

24%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,422
Declined + 7,294
Total Received 9,716

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Gary L. Ross
Dean of Admission
P: 315 228-7401
F: 315 228-7544
admission@colgate.edu

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$55,110

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $57,695
Room $7,020
Board $7,520
Additional fees $350
Books & supplies $1,040
Total $73,625
Average Financial Aid - $55,110
Total with Avg. Aid $18,515

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,045,169
State $466,341
Institutional $48,209,283
Other external $654,984
Total $51,375,777

Non-need-based

Federal
State $180,775
Institutional $179,863
Other external $979,185
Total $1,339,823

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
January 15

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
January 15

Business/Farm Supplement
January 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Business/Farm Supplement

Financial Aid Office

P: 315 228-7431
F: 315 228-7050
finaid@colgate.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Gina Soliz
Director of Student Aid
gsoliz@colgate.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
basketball
crew
cross-country
diving
field hockey
football
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, water polo, rugby, sailing, ski racing, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, water polo, rugby, sailing, ski racing, soccer, squash, tennis, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Akido, archery, badminton, Ballet, ballroom dance, basketball, bellydancing, bowling, broomball, Chinese dance, curling, dance company, dance troupe, dance team, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, flag football, grappling sports, hiking, hip-hop dance, jazz dance, juggling, Irish dancing, karate, K-pop dance, Latin American Dance, Nordic skiing, rocking climbing, running, skiing, snowboarding, spikeball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), step crew, swimming, table tennis, tap dance, triathlon, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Nicki Moore (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
ECAC, Patriot League (Division I, Football I-AA)
Mascot
Raider
School colors
maroon and white

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Africana/Latin American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Art/Art History
Arts/Humanities
Asian Studies
Astrogeophysics
Astronomy/Physics
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Classical Studies
Classics
Computer Science
Computer Science/Mathematics
Economics
Educational Studies
English
English Teaching
Environmental Biology
Environmental Economics
Environmental Geography
Environmental Geology
Environmental Studies
French
Geography
Geology
German
Greek
History
International Relations
Japanese
Latin
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Mathematics Teaching
Middle Eastern/Islamic Studies
Molecular Biology
Music
Native American Studies
Natural Science Teaching
Natural Sciences
Neuroscience
Peace/Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy/Religion
Physical Science
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Russian/Eurasian Studies
Social Sciences
Social Studies Teaching
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Women's Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics
  2. English
  3. History

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,969

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,958
students

Female
55%
1,635

Male
45%
1,323

0%

11
students

Female
45%
5

Male
55%
6

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,936
students

Female
56%
1,625

Male
44%
1,311

1%

22
students

Female
46%
10

Male
54%
12

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
64%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

21%

Transfer applicants accepted

28%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: March 15

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

16

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

16

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

Not Reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Other
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 47
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Kenya
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Makiko Filler
Assistant Director of International Student Services
315 228-6016
mfiller@colgate.edu

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