Colgate University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1273 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #358 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #321 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 221 | In New York State |
| #262 of 1,001 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 17%
- Undergraduates
- 3,164
- Graduates
- 12
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 17% and is among the top 5% 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 | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Applicants | 17,540 | 7,702 | 9,838 |
| Admissions | 3,015 | 1,252 | 1,763 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 887 | 376 | 511 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
255 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1500
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Colgate University are 1350-1500 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
187 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Colgate University are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| 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 | 2083 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 294 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 279 (9%) |
| Asian | 174 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 143 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 139 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (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 $24,500 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 | $10,923 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,024 |
| $48-75K | $15,344 |
| $75-110K | $20,853 |
| $110K+ | $45,405 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,594 | $61,594 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,594 | $61,594 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,594 | $61,594 |
| Fee in-district | $372 | $372 |
| Fee in-state | $372 | $372 |
| Fee out-of-state | $372 | $372 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,972 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,524 |
| Room charge | $7,496 |
| Meal charge | $8,028 |
Colgate University majors
Colgate University has granted 696 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs and 3 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colgate University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 76 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 65 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 43 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | |
| Computer Science | 35 | |
| History, General | 34 | |
| Environmental Studies | 29 | |
| Molecular Biology | 28 | |
| Economics, General | 25 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 25 | |
| Neuroscience | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 21 | |
| Philosophy | 19 | |
| Physics, General | 18 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 17 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 13 | |
| Education, General | 13 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | |
| Biochemistry | 11 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 9 | |
| Astrophysics | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | |
| Geography | 5 | |
| Natural Sciences | 5 | |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | 3 | |
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 696 | 3 |
Colgate University has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 89% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Colgate University has published 5,714 scientific papers with 108,314 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Physics, History, Engineering, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 77 | 340 |
| 1991 | 68 | 358 |
| 1992 | 66 | 381 |
| 1993 | 64 | 301 |
| 1994 | 67 | 408 |
| 1995 | 77 | 394 |
| 1996 | 64 | 540 |
| 1997 | 77 | 501 |
| 1998 | 84 | 601 |
| 1999 | 104 | 690 |
| 2000 | 91 | 874 |
| 2001 | 96 | 1018 |
| 2002 | 85 | 1265 |
| 2003 | 86 | 1439 |
| 2004 | 100 | 1662 |
| 2005 | 124 | 1889 |
| 2006 | 111 | 2215 |
| 2007 | 127 | 2735 |
| 2008 | 131 | 3111 |
| 2009 | 143 | 3256 |
| 2010 | 154 | 3938 |
| 2011 | 136 | 4026 |
| 2012 | 190 | 4591 |
| 2013 | 155 | 4974 |
| 2014 | 190 | 5448 |
| 2015 | 188 | 5638 |
| 2016 | 181 | 5474 |
| 2017 | 221 | 5533 |
| 2018 | 267 | 5750 |
| 2019 | 248 | 6728 |
| 2020 | 259 | 8410 |
| 2021 | 260 | 9367 |
| 2022 | 226 | 7900 |
Colgate University alumni
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John Cassavetes
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorscreenwritertelevision actorcharacter actor
- Biography
-
John Nicholas Cassavetes was an American actor and filmmaker. He began as a television and film actor before helping to pioneer modern American independent cinema as a director and writer, often financing and distributing his films with his own income. AllMovie called him "an iconoclastic maverick", while The New Yorker suggested in 2013 that he "may be the most influential American director of the last half century."
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Bob Balaban
- Occupations
- film actorstage actorfilm directortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Robert Elmer Balaban is an American actor, author, comedian, director and producer. He was one of the producers nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Gosford Park (2001), in which he also appeared.
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Gloria Borger
- Occupations
- journalistcontributing editorcolumnistanalyst
- Biography
-
Gloria Anne Borger is an American political pundit, journalist, and columnist. Borger is the chief political analyst at CNN. Since joining CNN in 2007, she has appeared on a variety of their shows, including The Situation Room.
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Monica Crowley
- Occupations
- journalistradio personalitybiographerwriter
- Biography
-
Monica Elizabeth Crowley is the former Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. She has been a political commentator and lobbyist. She was a Fox News contributor, where she worked (with a few breaks) from 1996 to 2017. She is a former online opinion editor for The Washington Times and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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 | 999 |
| 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 |