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Colgate University

Hamilton, New York 13346-1398

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Mid-SizeRuralHighly SelectivePrivateSTEM StrongClose Faculty Access

Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Colgate University is a private rural institution in Hamilton, New York. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1480.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $85,139 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,107.

Established

1819

Motto

Deo ac Veritati

Mascot

Raider

Type

Private liberal arts college

Conference

Patriot League for all varsity sports except for hockey

Division

Division I

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12%Acceptance

1480SAT Avg

3,122Students

9:1Student:Faculty

91%Grad Rate

$85,139Earnings 10yr

$29,107Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Colgate University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1480

Reading & WritingMid: 705

710750

MathMid: 720

720780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33

3334

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

11.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1480

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$67,024

Room & Board$16,790

Books & Supplies$1,524

Total Cost of Attendance$83,650

Average Net Price$29,107

Median Debt at Graduation$15,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,341

$30–48K$9,345

$48–75K$17,685

$75–110K$31,027

$110K+$53,119

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,107

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

87.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (49)

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Student Body

Undergrads

3,122

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

18%

Pell Grant Recipients

13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%

Black 4%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 5%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.5%

Freshman Retention92.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,949

8 Years$74,696

10 Years$85,139

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$75,000

Men

$88,200

Rankings

U.S. News

#22

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Forbes

#45

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#22

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History & Fun Facts

•History In 1817, the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York was founded by thirteen men (six clergymen and seven laymen).
•Two years later, in 1819, the state granted the school a charter, and it opened a year later, in 1820.
•The first classes were held in a building in the town of Hamilton.
•In 1826, the school's trustees bought farmland that later became the focal point of the campus, known as "The Hill".
•Originally called West Edifice before being renamed to West Hall, it is the oldest structure on campus.

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Source: Wikipedia