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Colgate University

Hamilton, New York 13346-1398

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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

Campus Visits

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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%

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

8800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (49)

Student Life

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
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#22

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
166 mi(288 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
199 mi(345 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
230 mi(399 min)

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