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Colleges / Colgate University

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate12%
Acceptance Rate12%

About Colgate University

Colgate University is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Hamilton, New York. Colgate University was founded in 1819. The college enrolls around 3,141 students per year, including 3,130 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Colgate University

It is extremely difficult to get into Colgate University. Around 12% of applicants get into Colgate University each year. In 2022, 21,109 students applied to Colgate University and 2,624 were admitted.

Colgate University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 12%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 26%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.9
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 31%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Colgate University is located in Hamilton, New York, near Syracuse and Utica.

If you would like to see Colgate University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 90 to Hamilton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Syracuse Hancock International.

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College Info

13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346-1386

Campus Setting: Small Town

Colgate University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Mar 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colgate University is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colgate University is Mar 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Colgate University is a member of the Coalition for College.

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Colgate University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1430 - 1520

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Math SAT Range

710 - 780

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Reading SAT Range

700 - 750

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1520 and Above

Good

1430 to 1520

Avg

1430 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Colgate University students is 1477. Applicants with SAT scores of 1520 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Colgate University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1430 to 1520 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1430 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colgate University.

Colgate University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$83,814

In State

$83,814

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$66,622
$66,622
Fees
$402
$402
Housing
$16,790
$16,790
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Colgate University is like? There are approximately 3,141 students enrolled at Colgate University, including 3,130 undergraduate students and 11 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 24% percent are from NY and 76% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

24%

In State

76%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,141

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

12%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$67,024

Out-of-State

$67,024

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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