Colgate University New York

Highly selective liberal arts college in rural New York with 12% acceptance rate and strong endowment.

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
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.