Colgate University

Hamilton, New York

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1819Distant ruralSEVP certified

About

Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, United States. It 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 (1823–1846), then Madison College (1846–1890), and its present name since 1890. Colgate enrolls approximately 3,200 students in 56 undergraduate majors that culminate in a Bachelor of Arts degree. The student body is 54% female and 46% male. Students participate in over 200 clubs and organizations. While Colgate offers an almost entirely undergraduate program, it also has a small graduate program leading to the Master of Arts in Teaching.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$73,646
Estimated total for international students: US$91,222

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,180
Graduate students: 18
International undergraduates: 8%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 14%
SAT: Reading and writing 710–760 · Maths 720–780
ACT: 33–34

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 89%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$96,328

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (48)

Bachelor's degrees41 subjects

AnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralChemistryClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsComputer ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociology

Master's degrees7 subjects

English Language and Literature, GeneralGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesPhilosophyReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.