Colgate University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,972
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	17%
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	90%

Located in Hamilton, New York, Colgate University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Colgate University is 17%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Colgate University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Colgate University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Colgate University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

17.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,966

Cost of attendance at Colgate University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,966

Cost of attendance at Colgate University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 41 of freshman students at Colgate University received on average $53,718 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$53,718

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	96	13%	$4,973	$477,363
Other Federal Grant	225	29%	$3,440	$773,931
State Grant/Scholarships	49	6%	$3,065	$150,163
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	311	41%	$51,438	$15,997,139
Total Grant & Scholarships	315	41%	$53,718	$16,921,233

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colgate University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colgate University students is 90.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 88.6%.

90.3%

asian 88.0% 22 students
African American 95.0% 38 students
white 89.9% 455 students
unknown 87.5% 21 students
hispanic 91.9% 79 students
International Students 92.9% 52 students
Mixed Race 90.3% 28 students

Sport Conferences

Football Patriot League
Basketball Patriot League
Track and Cross Country Patriot League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colgate University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colgate University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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