51 Majors
Africana and Latin American studies
Art and art history
Asian studies
Astrogeophysics
Astronomy/physics
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Classical studies
Classics
Computer science
Computer science/mathematics
Economics
Educational studies
English
Environmental biology
Environmental economics
Environmental geography
Environmental geology
French
Geography
Geology
German
Greek
History
Humanities
International relations
Japanese
Latin
Mathematical economics
Mathematics
Molecular biology
Music
Native American studies
Natural science
Neuroscience
Peace and conflict studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and religion
Physical science
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Religion
Russian studies
Social sciences
Sociology and anthropology
Spanish
Theater
Women’s studies
13 Minors
African American studies
African studies
Applied mathematics
Caribbean studies
Creative writing
Environmental studies
Film and media studies
Jewish studies
LGBTQ studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance studies
Middle Eastern and Islamic
civilization studies
Writing and rhetoric
Office of Admission
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
315-228-7401
315-228-7544 fax
admiss@colgate.edu
www.colgate.edu
Location Hamilton, N.Y.
(closest airport, Syracuse, N.Y., 48 miles)
Hamilton is a quintessential college town with
a population of approximately 2,500 located
in the geographic center of New York State.
Founded 1819
Undergraduate students 2,800
Graduate students 8
Faculty 263
Graduate teaching assistants 0
Percentage of faculty with PhD or highest degree
in their field 98%
Faculty of color 19%
Student/faculty ratio 10:1
Faculty who live in the Hamilton area 81%
Profile of student body
From 49 states, the District of Columbia,
and 34 countries
22% identify themselves as students of color
52% female, 48% male
Profile of accepted students
average GPA: 3.73 out of 4.0
average SAT: 1397 (cr + m)
middle 50% SAT: 660–740 cr, 660–750 m
average ACT: 31
middle 50% ACT: 30–33
Degrees offered Bachelor of Arts; Master of Arts
in Teaching
Off-campus study programs 22
(all led by Colgate faculty)
Percentage of students who study off campus 63%
Average class size 19
Retention rate 94%
Graduation rate 88%
Acreage of campus 515
Interim president Lyle Roelofs
Endowment $520 million (est.)
Most popular career
fields of Colgate alumni
Business-related
Communication
Education
Financial services
Law
Nonprofit
Research
Science
Sports
Top graduate schools
attended by
Colgate alumni
Columbia University
Cornell University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
New York University
Syracuse University
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Financial aid
Residence life
Average award for students
receiving financial aid
Housing is guaranteed for all four years of a student’s
time at Colgate. A comprehensive residential education
program addresses the needs of students as they move
through the college experience.
Colgate grant
Student loan
Campus job
Total award
$33,198
2,625
+ 2,600
$38,423
Percentage of first-year class
receiving financial aid 38.9%
Through a generous
need-based financial
aid program, Colgate
meets 100% of the
demonstrated need
of admitted students.
2009–2010 cost
Tuition
$40,690
Student activity fee
280
Room
4,815
Meals
+ 5,155
Combined student charges $50,940
Estimated personal
expenses/books
$1,940
The First-Year Experience is geared toward easing
students’ transitions to college and independent living.
The Sophomore-Year Experience engages students
in campus and community leadership.
Junior and senior students join the Broad Street
Community. Whether living together in a townhouse
or a fraternity, sorority, or other special-interest house,
students find countless ways to collaborate and
communicate around their common interests.
Percentage of students who
live in Colgate housing 91%
Percentage of eligible students
in a fraternity or sorority 37%
Athletics
Colgate’s varsity teams compete in NCAA Division I. A founding member of the Patriot League,
Colgate competes against teams from American, Army, Bucknell, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh,
and Navy, as well as schools in the Ivy League. Both men’s and women’s ice hockey compete
in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Division I teams Basketball (m/w), Crew (m/w), Cross country (m/w), Field hockey (w), Football (m),
Golf (m), Ice hockey (m/w), Indoor track (m/w), Lacrosse (m/w), Outdoor track (m/w), Soccer (m/w),
Softball (w), Swimming and diving (m/w),
Tennis (m/w), Volleyball (w)
With a diverse and well-supported club and intramural sports program, many students find the level
of competition that suits them. Additionally, Colgate’s
Outdoor Education program provides a variety
of trips, classes, and experiences for all levels of ability
and interests.
Some club sports Baseball, Cricket, Equestrian,
Fencing, Figure skating, Fly-fishing, Golf, Ice hockey,
Juggling, Lacrosse, Martial arts, Rugby, Sailing,
Skiing/snowboarding, Soccer, Table tennis, Tennis,
Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Campus visit
Prospective students are encouraged to personalize
their impressions of Colgate with a visit to campus.
Detailed information and schedules are available
on our website, www.colgate.edu.
Contact information
Office of Admission
admiss@colgate.edu
315-228-7401
Nov. 15 Early Decision I (binding) application
CSS PROFILE and any additional required
forms for Early Decision I financial aid
candidates
Campus tour Offered every weekday, select
Saturdays
Information session Offered every weekday,
select Saturdays
Office of Financial Aid
finaid@colgate.edu
315-228-7431
Informational interview Offered from May 1 of
junior year through December 31 of senior year and
are not an evaluative part of the admission process
Department of Athletics
315-228-7611
Class visit Offered weekdays; widest selection is
in the morning
Office of the Registrar
315-228-7408
Overnight stay Available to high school seniors
and transfer applicants, select Sunday–Thursday
nights; arrange at least 2 weeks in advance
General information
315-228-1000
www.colgate.edu
Application deadlines
Saturdays@Colgate A morning-long program on
select Saturdays in the spring and fall
Jan. 15 Regular decision application
Early Decision II (binding) application
CSS PROFILE and any additional required
forms for all regular decision and Early
Decision II financial aid candidates
Mar. 1
Deadline for regular decision applicants
to change status to Early Decision II
Colgate uses only the Common Application with
a Colgate-specific supplement. Use the links provided
on our website, www.colgate.edu. The application fee
is waived for applications submitted online.