Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private
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Colgate University admitted 13.9% of applicants university-wide (2,871 of 20,682).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 13.9% | 2,871 | 20,682 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 19.5% | 477 | 2,447 |
| Men | 11.9% | 1,196 | 10,080 |
| Women | 15.8% | 1,674 | 10,588 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 19.5%, vs 13.9% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 2,871 admitted students, 825 enrolled (28.7% yield).
Colgate University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1450–1530
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 33–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Colgate University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $96,356/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $73,206 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $23,150 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $96,356/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,086 |
| $30k–48k | $2,678 |
| $48k–75k | $13,617 |
| $75k–110k | $21,831 |
| Over $110k | $48,234 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Colgate Merit Scholarship — $15,000 - $35,000 per year (Merit)
- Colgate Grant — Varies (meets full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
- Colgate University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Colgate Merit Scholarship — $15,000 - $35,000 per year (Merit)
- Colgate Grant — Varies (meets full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
- Colgate University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Colgate University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application Form
- Early Decision Agreement
- Two Academic Teacher Recommendations
- Guidance Counselor Recommendation
- Official High School Transcript
- Mid-Year Grades
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL/IELTS/DET)
- Arts Portfolio (SlideRoom) (optional)
- Athletic Materials (optional)
- Digital Presence URL (optional)
- Glimpse Video (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application Form
- Early Decision Agreement
- Two Academic Teacher Recommendations
- Guidance Counselor Recommendation
- Official High School Transcript
- Mid-Year Grades
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL/IELTS/DET)
- Arts Portfolio (SlideRoom) (optional)
- Athletic Materials (optional)
- Digital Presence URL (optional)
- Glimpse Video (optional)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Colgate University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 1 college-specific supplement:
- Why are you interested in Colgate University?300 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $85,139
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 91.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $15,000
- At graduation
Colgate University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #22
- WSJ: #40
- Forbes: #48
- Niche: #84
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Colgate University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (36%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Psychology (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 9:1.
Colgate University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.