Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Colgate University reported a 17.0% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. Colgate University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hamilton, NY, with an SAT reference of 1500 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $28,786 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

17.0%

17,310 applicants

SAT reference

1500

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,786

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Colgate University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)144015001540
ACT (composite, 1–36)333435

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

90.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

93.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$85,139

Student Body

3,180

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Colgate University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$6,086
$30,001 – $48,000$2,678
$48,001 – $75,000$13,617
$75,001 – $110,000$21,831
$110,000+$48,234

Top Majors at Colgate University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences263
Biological & Biomedical Sciences108
Psychology62
Computer & Information Sciences42
Natural Resources & Conservation37
Physical Sciences35
English Language & Literature31
History30
Visual & Performing Arts28
Philosophy & Religious Studies26

Financial Aid at Colgate University

About Colgate University

Official website: https://www.colgate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Colgate University

What is the acceptance rate at Colgate University?

The stored historical acceptance rate for Colgate University is 17%. the reported applicant count is about 17,310. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Colgate University?

The historical 17% acceptance rate suggests Colgate University was competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Colgate University?

The imported historical records for Colgate University include an SAT reference value of 1500 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Colgate University?

The stored historical average net price at Colgate University is $28,786 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 43%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $57,342 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Colgate University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Colgate University is 91%. its stored first-year retention rate is 93%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $85,139. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Colgate University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Colgate University?

Colgate University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid January 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Colgate University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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