Colgate University
Colgate University is a private college in Hamilton, New York, United States. The liberal arts college was founded in 1819 as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York and operated under that name until 1823, when it was renamed Hamilton Theological and Literary Institution, often called Hamilton College (1823–1846), then Madison College (1846–1890), and its present name since 1890.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 14%
- Average net price: $28,786
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,206
- Graduation rate (150%): 91%
- Graduation rate (200%): 90%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 92%
- Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $85,139
- Median earnings (8 years): $74,696
- Median earnings (6 years): $64,949
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Rural, distant
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Hamilton, NY
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Colgate University include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other.
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (95 bachelor's) · median earnings $128,887 4 years after graduation · median debt $17,500
- Political Science (80 bachelor's) · median earnings $83,188 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,250
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (62 bachelor's) · median earnings $41,883 1 year after graduation · median debt $16,000
- Computer Science (42 bachelor's) · median earnings $161,980 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,000
- International Relations and Affairs (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $77,199 4 years after graduation
- Neuroscience (35 bachelor's) · median debt $17,250
- English (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $60,702 4 years after graduation · median debt $15,875
- Environmental Studies (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $70,760 4 years after graduation · median debt $17,000
- Biology (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $57,996 4 years after graduation · median debt $14,730
- History (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,784 4 years after graduation
Degree mix: Computer Science 20%, Biological Sciences 51%, Psychology 30%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
Colgate University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $3,341 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $3,341
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $9,345
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $17,685
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $31,027
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $53,119
- In-state tuition and fees: $70,306
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $70,306
- Books and supplies: $1,570
- On-campus room and board: $17,610
- Typical cost of attendance: $89,486
- Sticker vs net gap: 68%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 13%
- Federal loan recipients: 12%
- Average institutional grant: $56,586
- Average federal loan: $5,005
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000
Admissions
Colgate University admits 14% of applicants. Of students admitted, 29% enrolled.
- Applications: 20,682
- Admitted: 2,871
- Enrolled: 825
- Yield (first-choice signal): 29%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,206
- Women: 56%
- Commuter share (estimated): 10%
- Part-time undergraduates: 38%
- Age 25 and older: 22%
- Graduate students: 14
- Graduation rate: 91%
- Come back after freshman year: 93%
- First-generation: 18%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 53%
- Student to faculty: 9:1
- Professor salary: $165,404
- Associate professor salary: $120,377
- Assistant professor salary: $93,488
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,888
- Meal plan meals per week: 99
- Average SAT: 1,500
- Average ACT: 34
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the Colgate University acceptance rate? Colgate University admits 14% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Colgate University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $3,341 a year after aid. Average net price is $28,786.
What majors does Colgate University offer? Popular programs include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Science, International Relations and Affairs.
What is the average salary after Colgate University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $85,139 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Colgate University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 92% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 91%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Colgate University official site: https://www.colgate.edu.