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Colgate University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$64,290

Out of state

$64,290
Graduate

In state

$64,290

Out of state

$64,290

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
46%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 35.0% $4,020
State/local grants 5.0% $2,776
Institutional grants 41.0% $51,420
Loans 11.0% $9,018

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$16,106 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,524 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,730 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
  • Computer Science
  • International Relations and Affairs
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • History Teacher Education
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
12.43%
  • Apply 21,109
  • Accepted 2,624
  • Attend 812

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$60
Graduate
$50

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
710-780
ACT Composite
32-34
SAT Reading
700-750
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
56%
Male Students
44%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian64.37%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities13.82%
  3. Hispanic/Latino9.26%
  4. Asian5.76%
  5. Black4.68%
  6. Not Specified1.85%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.16%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

3,238

Undergraduate students

3,223

Graduate students

15

Full Time Students
100%
Part Time Students
0%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Ice Hockey
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Ice Hockey
    • Rowing
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Rowing
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    • Ice Hockey
    • Volleyball
    • Field Hockey
    • Softball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
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