Colgate University

#579 / #173
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#42
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college

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About Colgate University

According to Wikipedia, 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 University's Online Degrees

Colgate University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
17,54017%90%138531

How Much Does Colgate University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$61,966
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$10,762
30K - 48K$7,197
48K - 75K$17,557
75K - 110K$24,602
110K+$45,682

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Colgate University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Colgate University, then you can expect to earn an average of $81,100 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Colgate University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,3183,30612

Where is Colgate University?

Colgate University is located at 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton NY 13346-1398

What Is Colgate University Known For?

Colgate University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Colgate University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Colgate University's Most Influential Alumni?

Colgate University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Philosophy, and Communications. Here are some of Colgate University's most famous alumni:

Oswald Avery
Oswald Avery
A Canadian-born American physician and medical researcher.
Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges
An American journalist.
Robert Audi
An American philosopher.
Richard B. Spencer
Richard B. Spencer
An American white supremacist .
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Harry Emerson Fosdick
An American pastor .
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes
A Chief Justice of the United States from 1930 to 1941.
Kevin Padian
An American paleontologist .
Neil Shubin
Neil Shubin
An American paleontologist.
Charles Addams
Charles Addams
An American cartoonist .
Daniel N. Robinson
Daniel N. Robinson
An American philosopher.
John Miles Foley
John Miles Foley
An American literary scholar .
Albert Allen Bartlett
Albert Allen Bartlett
A Professor of Physics .

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