Colgate University

Hamilton, NY
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Acceptance Rate
12%
Enrollment
3,122
Graduation Rate
91%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$85,139
Retention Rate
93%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)14301530
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3334
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$67,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,024
Avg Net Price
$29,107
Room & Board
$16,790
Total COA
$83,650
Median Debt
$15,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$3,341
$30,001–48,000
$9,345
$48,001–75,000
$17,685
$75,001–110,000
$31,027
$110,001+
$53,119
Pell Grant Rate: 13%
Federal Loan Rate: 12%

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Sticker Price$83,814
Estimated Net Price$29,107 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
91%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$85,139
Retention Rate
93%
Median Debt
$15,000

Top Programs

Social Sciences
35.7%
Biology
15.0%
Psychology
7.1%
Computer Science
6.6%
Physical Sciences
5.8%
Natural Resources
4.4%
History
4.3%
English
4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.9%
Philosophy & Religious Studies
3.5%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Economics133$103,456
Political Science and Government79$85,816
Computer Science53
English Language and Literature, General49$49,657
Neurobiology and Neurosciences43$50,879
International Relations and National Security Studies41$80,020
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology40
Research and Experimental Psychology40
Sociology34
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics31$65,215
Biology, General31$36,509
Natural Resources Conservation and Research29$70,524
History29$53,541
Philosophy26
Education, General23

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
64.7%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
9.4%
Asian
5.5%
Two or More
5.6%
International
8.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EDII2026-01-15
REA2026-01-15
App Fee (Domestic)$60
App Fee (International)$0
2 required essays
Required250 words

On Colgate’s campus, students engage with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, and perspectives during the course of their educational and social experiences. In 250 words or less, please share the benefits you see in engaging with a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff as part of your Colgate experience.

Required250 words

Colgate students immerse themselves in social and intellectual pursuits that inspire them. Tell us in 250 words or less what inspires you and why you want to pursue that at Colgate.

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.