Colgate University

Location and Affiliation:

Colgate University is located in Hamilton, NY, population 2,500.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Colgate’s enrollment is 2796 students on campus.

• 52% female
• 4% black
• 6% Asian
• 5% international
• 24% Hispanic

33% of applicants are admitted. 96% of freshman return to Colgate as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:10

Academic Level:

• Colgate is a Level 1 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.7
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 28-34, Math 26-31, Composite 28-32
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 630-710, Math 640-710, Composite 1270-1430

Most Popular Majors:

• English 13%
• Economics 12%
• Political Science/Government 11%
• Sociology 10%
• History 9%
• Biology 5%
• Foreign Language 6%
• Psychology 6%
• Visual/Performing Arts 5%

Graduates:

89% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $55
• The Early Decision deadline is November 15
• The priority application deadline for regular admission is January 15
• The priority financial aid deadline is January 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Colgate University was founded in 1819. Students hail from 47 states and 63 countries. Hamilton is ideal for biking and running in the rolling hills of the Chenango Valley and hiking and skiing in the nearby Adirondack Mountains. 94% of Colgate graduates are working or going to graduate school.

Contact:

Colgate University Admissions 1-315-228-1000.

Learn more about Colgate University. http://www.colgate.edu