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Colgate University

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Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, with about 3,000 students. Known for its beautiful hillside campus and strong undergraduate focus, Colgate emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. It excels in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, while maintaining a vibrant Greek and athletic culture. Colgate University blends academic rigor with small-college traditions and school spirit.

Admissions Statistics

Regular Decision
Applicants
18,235
Admitted
2,394
Admit Rate
0.1312859885%
Total Enrolled
825
Early Decision
Early Applicants
2,447
Early Admitted
477
ED Admit Rate
0.1949325705%
Admits from Early
0.1661442006%
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
2,433
Accepted Spot
1,338
Admitted
48
WL Admit Rate
0%

Academic Profile

Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
3.85
Top 10% of Class
0.79%
Top 25% of Class
0.97%
Top 50% of Class
0.99%
Demographics
Men
359
Admit Rate: 0.1186507937%
Women
466
Admit Rate: 0.1581035134%
Non-International
91.7%
International
8.3%

Admission Factors

Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankNot Considered
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsConsidered
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityConsidered
Character/PersonalConsidered
InterviewVery Important
First GenerationImportant

Cost & Outcome

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$73,206
Out-of-State Tuition
$73,206
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$84,100
Mid Career Pay
$173,800
Student Body
Undergrads
3,112
Total Students
3,120