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Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Rural · 3,180 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Hamilton, NY, 13346-1398 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
SYR · Syracuse
35 mi away
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Admission Rate
14%
Cost of Attendance
$87,070
per academic year
Graduation Rate
91%
Median Earnings
$85,139
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Enrollment
3,180
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$70,306
Out-of-state tuition
$70,306
Room & board
$17,610
Avg net price
$28,786
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,086
$30–48k
$2,678
$48–75k
$13,617
$75–110k
$21,831
$110k+
$48,234
Admissions
Admit rate
14%
SAT average
1508
710760 range
ACT midpoint
33
3334 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
91%
1st-yr retention
93%
Consumer completion
91%
Median earnings (6yr)
$64,949
Median earnings (10yr)
$85,139
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
13%
First-generation
18%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$64,949
10 years after entry
$85,139
Economics147
Political Science and Government76
Computer Science62
Research and Experimental Psychology62
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology54
International Relations and National Security Studies44
English Language and Literature, General39
History39
Natural Resources Conservation and Research38
Biology, General37
Philosophy32
Neurobiology and Neurosciences31
Sociology29
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution25
Physics24
Education, General20
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$13,098/mo
Instructional spend/student
$29,447
Federal loan rate
12%