Colgate University, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Colgate University Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity90
Retention87
Graduation87
Earnings69
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Colgate University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences18%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education3%
English Language and Literature6%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics4%
History4%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies4%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences29%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Colgate University
25%
Admission Rate
725
Median SAT Math
690
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)670–780
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)650–730
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)31–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Colgate University
$56K
In-State Tuition
$56K
Out-of-State Tuition
$70K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $45K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Colgate University
24%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
86%
Repayment Rate
$163
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 38% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $25K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $19K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 82% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 86% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 91% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Colgate University
94%
Retention Rate
8%
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 84% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 90% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 90% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 88% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 79% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 84% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 95% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 85% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Colgate University
93%
Employment Rate
$48K
Median Salary
$32K
25 Pctl Salary
$68K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $32K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $48K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $68K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $87K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $48K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $56K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $64K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Colgate University
2,934
Undergraduates
98%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
11
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 9% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 41% | 43% |