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Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

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Tuition & Fees

$72,042

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
710
75th
780
25th
720
75th
35
25th
34
75th
34
25th
30
75th
34
25th
33
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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

13%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,871
Declined 17,811
Total Received 20,682
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Enrollment

3,193

undergraduate students

18

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1819, Colgate University is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong academics, its commitment to undergraduate research, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 550-acre campus in Hamilton, New York.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,211
Established in 1819
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

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.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY
13346

Campus Life

no
Housing available
92%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not 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%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
760
25th
710
75th
780
25th
720
75th
35
25th
34
75th
34
25th
30
75th
34
25th
33

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Other application fee (waived for international students and with fee waivers from the College Board, NACAC, and Expanding College Opportunities)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

13%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,871
Declined 17,811
Total Received 20,682

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

48%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$57,342

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $70,306
Housing $8,504
Food $9,106
Additional fees $1,736
Books & supplies $1,570
Total $91,222
Average Financial Aid - $57,342
Total with Avg. Aid $33,880

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 Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

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 Facts

Athletic conference memberships
ECAC, Patriot League (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Astrophysics yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology yes
Computer Science yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Earth Science Teacher Education yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Education, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes
German Language and Literature yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Molecular Biology yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Neuroscience yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
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Programs Offered

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

3,211

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

99%

3,193
students

Female
57%
1,816

Male
43%
1,377

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

3,168
students

Female
57%
1,803

Male
43%
1,365

1%

25
students

Female
52%
13

Male
48%
12

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
4%
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
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special orientation
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