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Colgate University campus

🇺🇸 USA · New York

Colgate University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
13.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹66,03,983Out-of-state
Students
3,180Undergraduates
Students per teacher
9Student to faculty

About

Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, United States. It was founded in 1819 as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York and operated under that name until 1823, when it was renamed Hamilton Theological and Literary Institution, often called Hamilton College (1823–1846), then Madison College (1846–1890), and its present name since 1890.
Colgate enrolls approximately 3,200 students in 56 undergraduate majors that culminate in a Bachelor of Arts degree. The student body is 54% female and 46% male. Students participate in over 200 clubs and organizations. While Colgate offers an almost entirely undergraduate program, it also has a small graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching. The college competes in NCAA Division I sports and is part of the Patriot League athletic conference and ECAC Hockey.

Admissions planning estimate

13.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 3.9%–23.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 11.95%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 12% (2,526/21,130; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

14 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 21,130
Offered a place 2,526
Enrolled 807

31.9% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1430-1540
4001600
ACT composite33-34
136

What a year costs

₹84,05,598 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹66,03,983
  • Housing₹16,54,142
  • Books & supplies₹1,47,473
Sticker price ₹84,05,598
After aid (average) ₹27,03,926

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹66,03,983
Out-of-state ₹66,03,983

Average aid awarded: ₹58,29,889 a year.

Outcomes and support

93.4%
Retention
91.2%
Graduation
34%
Get financial aid
73%
From out of state

One teacher for every 9 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 64.3%
Hispanic 9.6%
Multiracial 6%
Asian 5.3%
African American 4.3%
Unknown 2.2%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision II 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  3. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutionbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sociology and Anthropologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate13.88%
Total Applicants21130
Admitted Applicants2526
Enrolled Applicants807
Application Fee₹5,636
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-15
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1430
SAT Composite 75th %1540
ACT Composite 25th %33
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹66,03,983
Out-of-State Tuition₹66,03,983
Average Housing Cost₹16,54,142
Books & Supplies₹1,47,473
Average Net Price₹27,03,926
Students Receiving Aid34%
Average Aid Awarded₹58,29,889
Out-of-State Students73%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.31%
Asian5.31%
Hispanic9.62%
White64.25%
Multiracial6.01%
Native American0.13%
Pacific Islander0.13%
International8.08%
Unknown Race2.17%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate91.17%
Retention Rate93.43%
Student/Faculty Ratio9:1
Total Undergraduates3180

Contact

Street Address13 Oak Dr
ZIP Code13346
Phone(315) 228-7401
Websitehttps://www.colgate.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/