Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Colgate University
Colgate University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Hamilton, NY, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 3,180 students. The acceptance rate is 14%. 91% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $85,139.
14%
Acceptance
$28,786
Net price
3,180
Enrollment
91%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
14%
Acceptance rate
1,508
SAT average
33
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$28,786
Average net price
$70,306
In-state tuition
$70,306
Out-of-state tuition
$17,610
Room & board
$1,570
Books & supplies
$87,070
Total cost of attendance
13%
Students receiving Pell grants
12%
Students with federal loans
$15,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$85,139
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,949
Median earnings (6 yrs)
91%
Graduation rate
93%
Retention rate
89%
Earn more than a HS grad
$29,447
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,180
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
18%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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