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Colgate University

Acceptance Rate 13.88 %
SAT Average 1,500
Tuition & Fees $70,306
Student Population 3,211
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $55,322

Academic Overview

Colgate University Campus, Hamilton, NY
Colgate University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Hamilton, New York. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $70,306 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $70,306.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,211 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 13.88% and the graduation rate is 91% last year.
The salary after graduation from Colgate University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $81,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Colgate's tuition & fees is $70,306. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $70,306.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$70,306
Graduate$70,306
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Colgate. The acceptance rate of Colgate is 13.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.74%. The average graduation rate is 91% and the transfer-out rate is 7%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $55,322 and 46% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,211 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Colgate University is 13.88 %.
Acceptance Rate
13.88%
Graduation Rate for Colgate University is 91 %
Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-out Rate for Colgate University is 7 %
Transfer-out Rate
7%
Retention Rate for Colgate University is 93 %
Retention Rate
93%
Student Population for Colgate University is 3,211
Student Population
3,211
Student to Faculty Ratio for Colgate University is 9 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
9 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $55,322 at Colgate University.
Financial Aid Amount
$55,322

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346-1398
Phone315-228-1000
WEBhttps://www.colgate.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/app/colgate
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid/types-aid
Athletichttps://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/office-institutional-analysis/accreditation
Disability Servicehttps://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/provost-and-dean-faculty/equity-and-diversity/office-student

Offered Degrees

Colgate offers 64 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's510
Master's130

Special Learning Opportunities

Colgate University does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Colgate University.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassNo
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,010)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $8,328)

Veterans Benefits

Colgate University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗