Overview

Colgate University is a Comprehensive institution located in Hamilton, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address Colgate Office of Admission
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY  13346-1383
United States

Contact Ms. Tara E.W. Bubble
Dean of Admission
Email: admission@colgate.edu
Phone: 315-228-7401
Fax: 315-228-7544

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies	×
Area Studies, Other	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Molecular Biology	×
Neuroscience	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Natural Sciences	×
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astrophysics	×
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

20,682

Applied

2,871

Accepted

3,193

Enrolled

Female Admissions

10,589

Females Applied

1,674

Females Accepted

16%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,079

Males Applied

1,196

Males Accepted

12%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.85

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	March 15th	May 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	736	710	760
SAT Math	748	720	780
ACT Composite	33	33	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

73,206

Private

Fees

440

Full-time student fees

18,446

Room & board

8,908

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

67,705

Avg. Financial Aid Package

69,907

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

80,288

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

729

Avg. Loan Aid

62,065

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

91%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,193

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

76%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.62%
Black or African American	4.31%
White or Caucasian	64.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	5.31%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	6.01%
Other	2.17%

Gender

Male (42.75%)

Female (55.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Dancefest, Global Leaders Lecture Series and Spring Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
COVE (35+ community service groups), Student Government Association, Cultural/ethnic interest groups, Student communications/publications (including WCRU radio station) and Club sports/Outdoor Education

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No		No

Faculty

384

Total Faculty

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 351

Part-time - 33

Male - 205

Female - 179