College statistics
- Address:
- 13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY
13346 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.colgate.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $69,886
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $69,886
- Room and Board:
- $17,610
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $1,254,676,903
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, with a focus on arts and sciences education and research. The institution enrolls 3,146 undergraduates in a rural setting designed to foster close faculty-student relationships and intellectual community.
Tuition and room and board total $87,496 annually, though many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The college admits 12% of applicants, with admitted students typically scoring at the 75th percentile SAT Reading of 750 and SAT Math of 780. With a substantial endowment of $1.25 billion, Colgate supports robust financial aid and research opportunities across its curriculum.
Colgate serves students who thrive in close-knit liberal arts environments and seek strong preparation in social sciences and other disciplines. The college reports a 6-year graduation rate of 91%, reflecting strong completion and student success. Visit colgate.edu to learn more.