Colgate University
PrivateHamilton, NY
Colgate University, in Hamilton, NY, is a private mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,180 students. Colgate University is highly selective, with an acceptance rate near 14%. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $161,980/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing is mandatory here.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Colgate University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Colgate University weighs your application
From Colgate University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Colgate University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Colgate University look for in applicants?
Per Colgate University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Colgate University's acceptance rate?
Colgate University in Hamilton, NY admits approximately 14% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Colgate University?
Admitted students at Colgate University typically score between 1430–1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Colgate University?
Admitted students at Colgate University typically score between 33–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Colgate University cost?
Colgate University's total cost of attendance is reported at $87,070 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Colgate University?
Colgate University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Colgate University require students to live on campus?
Yes -- Colgate University requires students to live in on-campus housing.
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