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Colgate University Science & Tech Programs

Colgate University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamilton, NY. A Distant Rural Area offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Colgate University Rankings

Colgate University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#13 of 291	State — New York
Overall Quality	#46 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#188 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Colgate University?

Contact information for Colgate University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398
Phone:	3152281000
Website:	www.colgate.edu/
Admissions:	www.colgate.edu/admission-aid
Financial Aid:	www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Colgate University?

You can apply to Colgate University online at: https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/apply

Colgate University is classified as Highly Selective (10-20%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Colgate University

This is what Colgate University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Colgate University?

Colgate University maintains an acceptance rate of 14%, which means it is very selective and competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 29% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

22% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Colgate University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 710 and 760. Math scores were between 720 and 780.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1430 to 1540. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Colgate University ranged between 33 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Colgate University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,080	1,196	12%
Women	10,588	1,674	16%

Can I Afford Colgate University?

The average net price after aid at Colgate University is $29,107. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$69,886
In-State Fees	$420
Out-of-State Tuition	$69,886
Out-of-State Fees	$420
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$70,306
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$70,306

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Colgate University receive some form of financial aid (807 students).

Nearly 47% of students at Colgate University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $57,342 per student.

13% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,789.

Student Loan Debt

12% of Colgate University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,005 per year.

Colgate University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 12 students enrolled at Colgate University. Colgate University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,122 undergraduate students at Colgate University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Colgate University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	165
Black or African American	134
Hispanic	299
White	2,007
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	187
Non-Resident	249

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Colgate University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	208
Massachusetts	74
New Jersey	70
California	62
Connecticut	51

Additionally, approximately 8.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Colgate University Graduate Student Diversity

15 of Colgate University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Colgate University, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Colgate University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
White	10
Non-Resident	3

Academic Programs at Colgate University

Colgate University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Colgate University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.