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Colgate University

Hamilton, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$64,949

Acceptance Rate

12%

Graduation Rate

91%

Annual Tuition

$67,024

At a Glance

Total Students

3,122

Retention Rate

93%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

12%

Median Debt

$15,000

Campus Setting

Rural

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Colgate University is a private, non-profit institution with a total student population of 3,122. The university has a highly selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 12%. The university boasts a high graduation rate of 90.9% and a strong retention rate of 92.9%. The annual tuition cost for in-state students is $67,024.

Graduates of Colgate University experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $46,979, increasing to $64,949 after five years, and reaching $85,139 after ten years. The median debt for students is $15,000, and the university provides financial aid to 12.2% of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$47k

1 YEAR

$65k

5 YEARS

$85k

10 YEARS

Top 10% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Colgate University alumni earn $46,979. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $64,949, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $85,139. The median debt for graduates is $15,000, and 12.2% of students receive financial aid.

Colgate University has a high retention rate of 92.9% and a graduation rate of 90.9%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 12% and a student population of 3,122. The annual in-state tuition is $67,024.

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Campus Location

Hamilton, New York

Hamilton, NY 13346-1398

Colgate University is located in Hamilton, New York. The campus is in a rural setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colgate University has an acceptance rate of 12.0%.