About Colgate University

Colgate University

:round_pushpin: Hamilton, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 12%

Colgate University is a private university in Hamilton, New York. Colgate University was founded in 1819 and enrolls 3,222 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 3,222
Campus Setting rural
Admission rate 12%
Tuition and fees
In State $67,024
Out-of-State $67,024
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Colgate University, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 710 730 750
SAT Math 720 750 780
ACT Composite 33 33 34
ACT English 34 35 35
ACT Math 29 31 34
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Decision Nov 15

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Colgate.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $66,622 $66,622
Fees $402 $402
Room and Board $16,790 $16,790
Books $1,524 $1,524
Total (Before Financial Aid): $85,338 $85,338

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 147
Political Science and Government, General 76
Computer Science 62
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 62
International Relations and Affairs 44
History, General 39
English Language and Literature, General 39 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 37
Molecular Biology 35
Environmental Studies 33
Philosophy 32 0
Neuroscience 31
Sociology, General 29
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 25
Physics, General 24
Film/Cinema/Media Studies 20
Education, General 20
Biochemistry 19
Geography 14
Art/Art Studies, General 13
Applied Mathematics, General 11
Anthropology, General 10
Religion/Religious Studies 9 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 9 0
French Language and Literature 9
Women’s Studies 8
Chemistry, General 8
Mathematics, General 8
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Japanese Language and Literature 5
Music, General 5
Environmental Science 5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5
Asian Studies/Civilization 5
German Language and Literature 4
Natural Sciences 4
Astrophysics 4
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 3
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
Near and Middle Eastern Studies 2
Mathematics and Computer Science 2
Physical Sciences, General 2
Area Studies, Other 2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 2
Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies 1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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