Colgate University
About
Colgate University is a premier liberal arts institution best known for its rigorous academics, robust undergraduate research opportunities, and exceptional outcomes in popular majors like economics, political science, and the natural sciences. Set on a picturesque campus in Hamilton, New York, Colgate uniquely pairs the intimate learning environment of a small college with the high-energy spirit of NCAA Division I athletics and a comprehensive Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Student life is dynamic, collaborative, and active, defined by an outdoor-friendly campus culture, a strong tradition of off-campus study, and a famously loyal alumni network.
Wikipedia:Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, United States. It was founded in 1819 as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York and operated under that name until 1823, when it was renamed Hamilton Theological and Literary Institution, often called Hamilton College (1823–1846), then Madison College (1846–1890), and its present name since 1890.
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Colgate University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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