Colgate University

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Hamilton, NY
5.0 1 review

#4 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,211

Location Hamilton, New York
Website colgate.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Best Colleges Rank

#30

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Situated in the rural village of Hamilton in central New York, Colgate University occupies a hillside campus known for its stone buildings and collegiate Gothic architecture. Founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary, Colgate evolved into a selective liberal arts institution that maintains a core curriculum emphasizing writing and scientific inquiry. The university's academic program is organized into 56 majors across arts and sciences, with particular strength in international relations, economics, and environmental studies. The residential campus requires students to live in university housing for four years, featuring traditional dormitories and themed residential communities. The Division I athletics program competes in the Patriot League, with the men's hockey team playing in the ECAC Hockey conference.

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Ratings

Colgate is rated within the top 7% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Colgate University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1430/1540
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/34
GPA 3.77

Acceptance Rate

13.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 28.7%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$70,306

Costs for Colgate University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$70,306
Books and Supplies		$1,570
Other Fees		$420
Room and Board		$17,610
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,736
Total One Year Cost		$91,642

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$75,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

92% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Colgate University are Social Sciences, English and Literature, and Biology. 33% of students major in Social Sciences, 11% in English and Literature, and 10% in Biology.