Overview
Established in 1819, Colgate University is a selective 4-year private liberal arts institution in central New York State and one of the oldest universities in the northeast. Colgate confers bachelor’s degrees in 56 academic majors and the campus is home to two art galleries and the Longyear Museum of Anthropology. During the year, students celebrate “Colgate Day” every Friday the 13th to honor the legend that Colgate was founded by 13 men with 13 dollars, 13 prayers, and 13 articles.
Acceptance Rate:
12%
Average Net Price:
$25,935
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1437
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $70,306 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $70,306 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1570 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$56,696
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,436
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$55,010
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2567
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,436
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$71,949,032
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,246,822
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
15%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,807
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,534
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$150
Students receiving federal loans
13%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,674
Average Other Loans Per Year
$24,495
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
21130
Students Applied
22%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
19
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
18%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1437
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,146
Total Number of Undergrads
3,131
0
100
87%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
90%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
61
Faculty Overview
0
100
94%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
41
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
18%
Student Organizations
185
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
92%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
93%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Raiders
School Colors
maroon and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Patriot League
Total Male Athletes
328
Total Female Athletes
257
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Colgate University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$81,100
Top 5 Cities
New York
Boston
Washington
San Francisco
Syracuse
Top 5 Employers
AlphaSights
Bank of America
Merrill Lynch
Barclays
Colgate University
Top 5 Sectors
Financial Services
Consulting
Technology
Health/Medicine
Communications/Media
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,534
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$150
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