Colgate University
Private liberal arts college
About This School
How does this school stack up?
Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York. The college was founded in 1819 as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York and operated under that name until 1823, when it was renamed Hamilton Theological and Literary Institution, often called Hamilton College , then Madison College , and its present name since 1890. Colgate now enrolls nearly 3,000 students in 56 undergraduate majors that culminate in a Bachelor of Arts degree. It is part of the Patriot League athletic conference.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
9,716
Acceptance
25%
Graduation Rate
90%
Median SAT Score
1415
Median ACT Score
32
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$55,530
Fees (in-state)
$340
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $5,224 |
| 30K-48K | $15,556 |
| 48K-75K | $17,072 |
| 75K-110K | $19,826 |
| 110K+ | $45,147 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$81,100
Employed
93%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
3K
Under-Grads
3K
Graduates
0K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
13 Oak Dr,
Hamilton NY
13346-1398
What is Colgate University known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Colgate University's Most influential alumni?
Colgate University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Nursing, and Religious Studies. Colgate University’s most academically influential people include Oswald Avery, William Valentine, and Richard B. Spencer.