About
About Colgate University
Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, NY, known for its small class sizes and strong pre med. With an acceptance rate of 12%, Colgate is highly selective, typically enrolling around 812 students each year. Colgate is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1450–1530, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Colgate meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants; for families earning under $200,000, the net cost is often $0.
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Colgate University acceptance rate and admitted student profile
highly selective
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Colgate University actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30kOften $0 | ~$80k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 30k-48kOften $0 | ~$80k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 48k-75kOften $0 | ~$80k/yr | ~$0 / yr |
| 75k-110k | ~$80k/yr | $21.8k |
| 110k+ | ~$80k/yr | $48.2k |
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