Colgate University

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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Rural (Rural: Distant )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,206 • Total: 3,224
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,400 (43.7%) • Female: 1,806 (56.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 177 5.5%
Black/African American 145 4.5%
Hispanic/Latino 299 9.3%
White 2,065 64.4%
Two or More Races 179 5.6%
International 273 8.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
12.0%
2,526 admitted from 21,130 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 710-750
Math: 720-780
Total: 1430-1530
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-34
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$60
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/15/2026
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
90.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
84.2%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$68,146
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $66,622
Room & Board
$1,524
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $3,341
$30,001-48,000 $9,345
$48,001-75,000 $17,685
$75,001-110,000 $31,027
$110,001+ $53,119
Students Receiving Pell Grants
46%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$26,954

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Patriot League
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (10)
Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
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