1 / 1
Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
4.3Excellent
12%
Highly Selective
91%
Graduation
About Colgate University
Colgate University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Hamilton, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 3,122 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 12%. It boasts an exceptional 91% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $85,139 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $29,107 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
12%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
91%
Enrollment
3,122
Total students
Median Earnings
$85,139
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$67,024
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,024
Per year
Average Net Price
$29,107
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
720
Median
720
75th
780
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
33
75th
34
136
Calculate Your Admission Chance
Estimate Your Admission Chance
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$67,024/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$29,107/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$116,428
10-Year Earnings
$851,390
ROI Multiple
7.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Colgate University
Student Outcomes
91%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$85k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,122
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
