Overview

Colgate University is a 4-year institution located in Hamilton, NY.

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

17,310

Applied

3,030

Accepted

3,065

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,119

Females Applied

1,777

Females Accepted

19%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,191

Males Applied

1,253

Males Accepted

15%

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	739	720	760
SAT Math	736	710	770
ACT Composite	34	33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

73,206

Private

Fees

440

Full-time student fees

19,192

Room & board

9,348

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes

Financial Aid

73,022

Avg. Financial Aid Package

73,834

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

86,649

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

630

Avg. Loan Aid

71,688

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

80%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,065

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

76%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.26%
Black or African American	4.03%
White or Caucasian	63.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	6.33%
Other	2.59%

Gender

Male (43.36%)

Female (56.64%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	91%

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

Faculty

380

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 354

Part-time - 26

Male - 201

Female - 179