Colgate University

Hamilton, NYPrivate NonprofitRural Setting

Highly Selective • 14% Acceptance

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14%

Accept Rate

Highly Selective

$28,786

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

3.2K

Students

Medium campus body

$64,949

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Colgate University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Hamilton, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 14%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

3.2K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

14% (Highly Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading710 - 760

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math720 - 780

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite33 - 34

1typical 50% range36

14%

Acceptance Rate

Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences40% of degrees

Biological Sciences15% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $161,980

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $16,000

Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $128,887

Earnings 5yr: $130,139

Debt: $17,500

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,188

Earnings 5yr: $95,708

Debt: $16,250

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $81,802

Earnings 5yr: $79,583

Debt: $16,900

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $77,199

Earnings 5yr: $86,420

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,784

Earnings 5yr: $56,891

Debt: N/A

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $70,760

Earnings 5yr: $78,918

Debt: $17,000

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $60,702

Earnings 5yr: $60,334

Debt: $15,875

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,996

Earnings 5yr: $55,827

Debt: $14,730

Education, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,530

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $79,025

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $77,760

Debt: N/A

Neurobiology and Neurosciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $49,697

Debt: $17,250

Anthropology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $15,350

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classical and Ancient Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$28,786

In-State Tuition$70,306

Out-of-State Tuition$70,306

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

13%

Pell Grants

12%

Take Loans

86%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$64,949

+31% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$85,139

Completion Signals

91%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

93%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$140/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%

Men

57%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

18%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$112,063

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Colgate University

Hamilton, NYPrivate NonprofitRural Setting

Highly Selective • 14% Acceptance

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14%

Accept Rate

Highly Selective

$28,786

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

3.2K

Students

Medium campus body

$64,949

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

3.2K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

14% (Highly Selective)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading710 - 760

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math720 - 780

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite33 - 34

1typical 50% range36

14%

Acceptance Rate

Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences40% of degrees

Biological Sciences15% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $161,980

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $16,000

Economics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $128,887

Earnings 5yr: $130,139

Debt: $17,500

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $83,188

Earnings 5yr: $95,708

Debt: $16,250

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $81,802

Earnings 5yr: $79,583

Debt: $16,900

International Relations and National Security Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $77,199

Earnings 5yr: $86,420

Debt: N/A

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,784

Earnings 5yr: $56,891

Debt: N/A

Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $70,760

Earnings 5yr: $78,918

Debt: $17,000

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $60,702

Earnings 5yr: $60,334

Debt: $15,875

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,996

Earnings 5yr: $55,827

Debt: $14,730

Education, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,530

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $79,025

Debt: N/A

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $77,760

Debt: N/A

Neurobiology and Neurosciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: $49,697

Debt: $17,250

Anthropology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Applied Mathematics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Area Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $15,350

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Classical and Ancient Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$28,786

In-State Tuition$70,306

Out-of-State Tuition$70,306

Financial Assistance & Support

13%

Pell Grants

12%

Take Loans

86%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$64,949

+31% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$85,139

Completion Signals

91%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

93%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,000

Est. Monthly Payment

$140/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%

Men

57%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

18%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$112,063

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