Colgate University

https://www.colgate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$69,886

4.9% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,736

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

13.9%

20,682 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,211

99% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

91.2%

743 Graduates

About

Colgate University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Colgate University were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (113 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (99 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (76 degrees).

In 2024, 891 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colgate University. 54.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (576 degrees), 7.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colgate University is $69,886, which is $41,708 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Colgate University is $69,886, which is $41,708 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,736.

In 2024, 47% of undergraduate students attending Colgate University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$69,886

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colgate University was $69,886. The cost of tuition at Colgate University is $41,708 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Colgate University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,736

2024 Value

6.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Colgate University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,736. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Colgate University grew by 6.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Colgate University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,790

Room and Board

$1,524

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colgate University was of $16,790 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.25% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,524. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Colgate University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Colgate University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.17% with respect to 2023, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Colgate University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Colgate University received 20,682 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.12% annual growth. Out of those 20,682 applicants, 2,871 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 13.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,211 students enrolled at Colgate University in 2024. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Colgate University has an overall enrollment yield of 28.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

13.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,871

Accepted Out of 20,682

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Colgate University was 13.9% (2,871 admissions from 20,682 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 12%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 2.12%, while admissions grew by 13.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Colgate University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2024)

184

Scores Submitted (2024)

22% of enrolled first-time students at Colgate University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Colgate University had a total enrollment of 3,211 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Colgate University is 3,178 students and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Colgate University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colgate University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.3% White, 9.56% Hispanic or Latino, 5.95% Two or More Races, 5.26% Asian, 4.27% Black or African American, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Colgate University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (28%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (77.8%), followed by White Male (11.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colgate University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,211 students. The full-time enrollment at Colgate University is 3,178 and the part-time enrollment is 33. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Colgate University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Colgate University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

93%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Colgate University was 93%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Colgate University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Colgate University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,065 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
307 enrolled students
Two or More Races
191 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colgate University is 64.3% White, 9.56% Hispanic or Latino, 5.95% Two or More Races, 5.26% Asian, 4.27% Black or African American, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 73 students (2.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 77 more women than men received degrees from Colgate University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colgate University is white (576 degrees awarded). There were 7.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Colgate University is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (113 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (99 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (76 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Colgate University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (33 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (26 degrees), and Social Sciences (316 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colgate University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (374,839 people), Other managers (290,872 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (153,931 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,895 people), and Chief executives & legislators (128,399 people).

The most specialized majors at Colgate University in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (33 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (26 degrees), Social Sciences (316 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colgate University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Colgate University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (33 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (26 degrees), Social Sciences (316 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (42 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Colgate University are Elementary & secondary schools (395,867 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (322,988 people), Legal services (298,222 people), Computer Systems Design (217,979 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (189,131 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Colgate University.

Most Common (2024)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
113 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
99 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
76 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colgate University was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Colgate University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

407

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

484

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 407 degrees were awarded to men at Colgate University, which is 0.841 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (484).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Colgate University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Colgate University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 1.9 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Colgate University in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 2.85 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 88% of students graduating from Colgate University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
576 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded
Asian
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colgate University is white (576 degrees awarded). There were 7.11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

1.8% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
371 degrees awarded
White Female
363 degrees awarded
White Female
354 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colgate University is white female (371 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (363 degrees).

Operations

Colgate University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.25B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 95.5M (7.62%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Colgate University had a total salary expenditure of 260M. Colgate University employs 109 Assistant professors, 102 Professors and 90 Associate professors. Most academics at Colgate University are Male Professor (62), Female Assistant professor (59), and Male Assistant professor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colgate University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 126 employees, Service, with 125 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees.

Endowment

$1.25B

2024 Endowment

4.35%

growth from 2023

Colgate University has an endowment valued at about $1.25B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Colgate University grew 4.35% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.21B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Colgate University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$98.9M

2024 Salaries

4.76%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Colgate University paid a median of $98.9M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($260M) and a 4.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.84% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.06% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$41.4M

Instructional Salaries

351

Number of Employees

In 2024, Colgate University paid a total of $41.4M to 351 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colgate University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 126 employees, Service with 125 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees.

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