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- FAFSA School Code: 002701
- Phone: (585) 271-1320
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
22.58%FINANCIAL AID RATE
49%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$45,889Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Colgate University
320 North Goodman St, Rochester, NY
Colgate University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hamilton, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colgate University is nearly 2,900 annually.
Areas of study available at Colgate University include but are not limited to:
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
- Psychology
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Colgate University. Scores within the range of 30 - 32 on the ACT or 1880 - 2170 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied on average being admitted.
Tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Colgate University "Raiders" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.colgate.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Colgate University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Colgate University is about 3,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 27% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $58,000-$69,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,800 to $2,200 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 49% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 41% | $46,802 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 23% | $6,640 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Colgate University may offer services to students like:
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2007)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2014)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Colgate University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Patriot League)
- Track and Field (Patriot League)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Patriot League)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Colgate University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Physics (B)
- Geology (B)
- Chemistry (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Geography (B)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Colgate University.
- Hamilton College in Batavia, NY (17 miles away)
- Utica College in West Point, NY (23 miles away)
- Le Moyne College in New York, NY (32 miles away)
- Hartwick College in Clinton, NY (34 miles away)
- Ithaca College in Amityville, NY (56 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002701
- Phone: (585) 271-1320
- School Homepage