Colgate University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1274 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #350 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #315 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 221 | In New York State |
| #304 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 77 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Undergraduates
- 3,193
- Graduates
- 18
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- colgate.edu
Colgate University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Colgate University has an acceptance rate of 14% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 12% | 16% |
| Applicants | 20,682 | 10,080 | 10,588 |
| Admissions | 2,871 | 1,196 | 1,674 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 825 | 359 | 466 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
184 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1540
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Colgate University are 1430-1540 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
116 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Colgate University are 33-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2065 (64%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 307 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 261 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 191 (6%) |
| Asian | 169 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 137 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 73 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Colgate University is $28,736 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $6,086 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $2,678 |
| $48-75K | $13,617 |
| $75-110K | $21,831 |
| $110K+ | $48,234 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $69,886 | $69,886 |
| Tuition in-state | $69,886 | $69,886 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $69,886 | $69,886 |
| Fee in-district | $420 | $420 |
| Fee in-state | $420 | $420 |
| Fee out-of-state | $420 | $420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,888 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,610 |
| Room charge | $8,504 |
| Meal charge | $9,106 |
Colgate University majors
Colgate University has granted 729 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 7 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colgate University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 95 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 80 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 62 | 1 |
| Computer Science | 42 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 37 | |
| Neuroscience | 35 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | |
| History, General | 30 | |
| Molecular Biology | 28 | |
| Sociology, General | 28 | |
| Philosophy | 22 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 16 | |
| Biochemistry | 15 | |
| Physics, General | 14 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 13 | |
| Education, General | 12 | |
| Geography | 12 | |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |
| Astrophysics | 9 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| German Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 1 | |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 729 | 7 |
Colgate University has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 91% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colgate University has published 7,651 scientific papers with 182,271 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Physics, History, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 84 | 449 |
| 1994 | 88 | 573 |
| 1995 | 94 | 562 |
| 1996 | 88 | 797 |
| 1997 | 92 | 714 |
| 1998 | 104 | 876 |
| 1999 | 120 | 974 |
| 2000 | 111 | 1257 |
| 2001 | 110 | 1454 |
| 2002 | 130 | 1796 |
| 2003 | 122 | 2041 |
| 2004 | 118 | 2336 |
| 2005 | 149 | 2672 |
| 2006 | 163 | 3105 |
| 2007 | 146 | 3787 |
| 2008 | 148 | 4194 |
| 2009 | 170 | 4598 |
| 2010 | 196 | 5314 |
| 2011 | 164 | 5712 |
| 2012 | 241 | 6233 |
| 2013 | 183 | 6957 |
| 2014 | 240 | 7337 |
| 2015 | 221 | 7759 |
| 2016 | 231 | 7573 |
| 2017 | 260 | 7872 |
| 2018 | 321 | 8858 |
| 2019 | 381 | 10463 |
| 2020 | 309 | 12407 |
| 2021 | 281 | 12765 |
| 2022 | 315 | 12144 |
| 2023 | 314 | 12149 |
| 2024 | 203 | 11766 |
| 2025 | 184 | 9756 |
Colgate University alumni
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John Cassavetes
- Occupations
- television actorfilm directorwriterfilm screenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
John Nicholas Cassavetes was an American filmmaker and actor. He began as an actor in film and television before helping to pioneer modern American independent cinema as a writer and director, often self-financing, producing, and distributing his own films. He received nominations for three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and an Emmy Award.
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Bob Balaban
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Robert Elmer Balaban is an American actor and filmmaker. Aside from his acting career, Balaban has directed three feature films, in addition to numerous television episodes and films, and was one of the producers nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gosford Park (2001), in which he also appeared. He is also an author of children's novels.
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Charles Addams
- Enrolled in Colgate University
- Studied in 1929-1930
- Occupations
- draftspersonpainteranimatorillustratorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Charles Samuel Addams was an American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre characters. Some of his recurring characters became known as the Addams Family, and were popularized through various adaptations.
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Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
- Enrolled in Colgate University
- Studied in 1930
- Occupations
- religious leaderpoliticianjournalistfounderpastor
- Biography
-
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 until 1971. He was the first African American to be elected to Congress from New York, as well as the first from any state in the Northeast. Re-elected for nearly three decades, Powell became a powerful national politician of the Democratic Party, and served as a national spokesman on civil rights and social issues. He also urged United States presidents to support emerging nations in Africa and Asia as they gained independence after colonialism.
General info
| Founded | 1819 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Deo Ac Veritati For God and Truth |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,076 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 13 Oak Drive Hamilton, New York, 13346-1398 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 3152281000 |