Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Rural (distant)
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 13.9%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 21,130
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,526
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 807
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 32%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 13%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 11%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 710–760
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 720–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 33–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 21% / 18%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- not considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $87,070
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $70,306
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $70,306
- Median debt at graduation
- $15,000
- Students with federal loans
- 12%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 91%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 93%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $46,979
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $85,139
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 3,180
- Graduate students
- 18
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 9 : 1
- Women
- 57%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 13%
- Full-time faculty
- 93%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Dr. Brian W. Casey
- Main phone
- (315) 228-1000
- Address
- 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 1 | mid-December |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 15 | mid-February |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | late March |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir, QuestBridge
- Application fee
- $60 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 2 teachers
Testing: Non-submitters at no disadvantage; superscores SAT/ACT
Financial aid policies
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: None; aid is need-based only
- Tuition-free up to $175,000 family income; no loans up to $200,000
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 35.5% (477 of 1,342)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 2,381 / 1,281 / 23
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: colgate.edu, colgate.edu, colgate.edu, colgate.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.