Colgate University is a private, nonprofit school in the town of Hamilton, New York. Colgate University was founded in 1819. The college currently enrolls around 3,176 students a year, including 3,164 undergraduates.
It is extremely difficult to get into Colgate University. Around 17% of applicants get into Colgate University each year. In 2022, 17,540 students applied to Colgate University and 3,015 were admitted.
Colgate University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 17% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 40% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
Average GPA | 3.8 |
Test Optional | Yes |
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Colgate University is locatedin Hamilton, New York, near the city of Syracuse and Utica.
If you are interested in seeing Colgate University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Route 90 to Hamilton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Syracuse Hancock International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Colgate University and Hamilton are like without leaving home.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colgate University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colgate University is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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$81,920
In State$81,920
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Colgate University is like? There are approximately 3,176 students enrolled at Colgate University, including 3,164 undergraduate students and 12 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 26% percent are from NY and 74% percent of students are from other states.
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