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Colgate University

Hamilton, NY·Private·~14% acceptance

Located in Hamilton, NY, Colgate University is a private university. Admissions are highly competitive, with about 14% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $28,786 per year after financial aid. About 91% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $85,139 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$28,786/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $87,070
Aid cuts ~$58,284/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1430–1540
ACT (middle 50%)33–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
91%
graduation rate
93%
freshman retention
$64,949
median earnings, 6yr
$85,139
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Colgate University's acceptance rate?
Colgate University admits about 14% of applicants.
How much does Colgate University cost?
At Colgate University, the average net price after aid is about $28,786 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $87,070 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Colgate University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1430–1540 on the SAT and 33–34 on the ACT.
What are Colgate University's application deadlines?
Colgate University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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