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Colgate University is located in Hamilton, New York, United States. It was founded in 1819 and was formerly a Baptist seminary. Students are offered degrees in more than 50 academic programs in various fields of study including mathematical economics, computer science, film and media studies, environmental geography, and sociology and anthropology, among others.
Colgate university's athletic teams are known as the Raiders. The men's teams participate in sports such as cross country, swimming and diving, basketball, ice hockey, golf, football, track and field, soccer, rowing, lacrosse, and tennis. The women's teams participate in basketball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, soccer, volleyball, softball, rowing, lacrosse, field hockey, cross country, and ice hockey.
Colgate is located in Hamilton, NY (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Colgate is the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Colgate is known for its programs in mathematics, science, art studies, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Colgate admitted just 24% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 630. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 640 and 730.
Colgate maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Colgate is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 2,841 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Colgate has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Colgate offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Patriot League. Colgate offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ColgateÆs mission is to provide a demanding, expansive educational experience to a select group of diverse, talented, intellectually sophisticated students who are capable of challenging themselves, their peers, and their teachers in a setting that brings together living and learning. The purpose of the university is to develop wise, thoughtful, critical thinkers and perceptive leaders by encouraging young men and women to fulfill their potential through residence in a community that values all forms of intellectual rigor and respects the complexity of human understanding."
More complete details are provided below.
Colgate University
13 Oak Dr
Hamilton, NY 13346-1398
General Phone: (315) 228-1000
http://www.colgate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 414 | political science, history, English, sociology, economics, international relations, peace and conflict resolution, French language, ... |
| Science | 107 | biology, molecular biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, astrophysics, natural sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 23 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Medicine | 18 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Education and Teaching | 7 | education, math teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, history teaching |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Colgate in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 675 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Colgate had a total enrollment of 2,841 students (2,785 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 25% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| California | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Colgate offers campus housing for 2,546 of its 2,785 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamilton, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,415 | 2,251 | 24% | 739 | 33% |
| Men | 4,233 | 1,018 | 24% | 351 | 34% |
| Women | 5,182 | 1,233 | 24% | 388 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 630 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 730 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 720 |
| ACT Verbal | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 39,545 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 39,545 |
| Room and board | $ 9,625 |
| Room charge | $ 4,650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,975 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,030 |
| Other expenses | $ 890 |
Financial Aid:
Colgate participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270100)
Colgate has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 95 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 61 | $130,343 | 35 | $119,523 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $89,029 | 34 | $91,856 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $71,406 | 31 | $68,806 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $46,500 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $38,283 | 8 | $38,031 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 154 | $98,222 | 113 | $88,432 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 108 | 247 |
| Football | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Basketball | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Track | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 49 | 81 | 130 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colgate Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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