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Private nonprofit · Hamilton, New York

Colgate University

Rural campus · 3,180 undergraduates · 9 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
14%
ACT middle 50%
33–34
Average net price
$28,786
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
91%
The Colgate University campus in Hamilton, New York
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Colgate University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$6,086
$30,001 – $48,000
$2,678
$48,001 – $75,000
$13,617
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,831
Over $110,000
$48,234

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$87,070
Tuition and fees
$70,306
First-years given a grant by the school
42%
Average grant from the school
$56,586
Median debt at graduation
$15,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
14%
SAT middle 50%
1430–1540
ACT middle 50%
33–34
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
93%

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Colgate University athletics

NCAA D1, 12 women's and 11 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Basketball1615
Cross country104129
Field hockey27–
Football–98
Golf–9
Ice hockey2227
Lacrosse3657
Rowing3617
Soccer2929
Softball18–
Swimming & diving3525
Tennis1112
Track & field104129
Volleyball22–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Social sciences
34%
Biological & biomedical sciences
15%
Computer & information sciences
9%
Psychology
8%
Natural resources & conservation
6%
Physical sciences
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
91%
First-year retention
93%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$85,139
Median debt at graduation
$15,000
Students with a Pell grant
13%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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