Colgate University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Colgate University was $24,500. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Colgate University

Colgate University net price calculator

$24,500

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Colgate University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,500	$1,435 (6%)	$10,923	$14,024	$15,344	$20,853	$45,405
2021	$25,935	$2,432 (10%)	$10,762	$7,197	$17,557	$24,602	$45,682
2020	$23,503	$445 (2%)	$9,752	$8,958	$16,525	$24,299	$44,076
2019	$23,058	$876 (4%)	$5,224	$15,556	$17,072	$19,826	$45,147
2018	$22,182	$281 (1%)	$5,637	$8,942	$15,055	$22,315	$38,768
2017	$22,463	$722 (3%)	$6,892	$6,086	$17,589	$21,082	$42,628
2016	$21,741	$92	$13,472	$6,466	$14,080	$22,993	$38,052
2015	$21,649	$419 (2%)	$12,034	$7,950	$13,384	$19,989	$38,257
2014	$22,068	--	$7,164	$9,897	$12,414	$20,496	$32,828

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Colgate University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$80,160	$2,580 (3%)	$61,966	-	$1,070
2021	$77,580	$2,580 (3%)	$60,015	-	$1,055
2020	$75,000	$2,725 (4%)	$58,045	-	$1,040
2019	$72,275	$2,415 (3%)	$55,870	-	$1,040
2018	$69,860	$2,570 (4%)	$53,980	-	$1,040
2017	$67,290	$2,490 (4%)	$51,955	-	$1,240
2016	$64,800	$2,395 (4%)	$49,970	-	$1,240
2015	$62,405	$2,355 (4%)	$48,175	-	$1,040
2014	$60,050	$2,275 (4%)	$46,380	-	$1,040
2013	$57,775	--	$44,640	-	$1,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Colgate University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,972 dormitories available to its students at $7,496 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Colgate University is $833 per month.
Does Colgate University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Colgate University for one academic year is $8,028, which works out to $892 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Colgate University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,070.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Colgate University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,600

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Colgate University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Colgate University offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Colgate University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,925	$1,711
For out-of-state students	$1,925	$1,711

Housing and Meal

Colgate University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Colgate University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$8,028	$7,496	N/A	99	2,972
2021	$7,775	$7,260	N/A	99	2,884
2020	$7,520	$7,020	N/A	99	2,815
2019	$7,240	$6,755	N/A	99	2,605
2018	$6,995	$6,525	N/A	99	1
2017	$6,765	$6,310	N/A	19	2,605
2016	$6,505	$6,065	N/A	19	2,687

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Colgate University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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