Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1430 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 33
Popular programs at Colgate University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 143 | |
| 2 | Political Science and Government. | 87 | |
| 3 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 74 | |
| 4 | Computer Science. | 49 | |
| 5 | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 47 | |
| 6 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 38 | |
| 7 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 37 | |
| 8 | English Language and Literature, General. | 36 | |
| 9 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 33 | |
| 10 | Biology, General. | 31 | |
| 11 | History. | 31 | |
| 12 | Sociology. | 28 | |
| 13 | Philosophy. | 27 | |
| 14 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 26 | |
| 15 | Geography and Cartography. | 20 | |
| 16 | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 20 | |
| 17 | Mathematics. | 19 | |
| 18 | Applied Mathematics. | 19 | |
| 19 | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. | 19 | |
| 20 | Physics. | 19 |
Showing top 20 of 38 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colgate University?
Colgate University has an acceptance rate of 14% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Colgate University?
Admitted students at Colgate University typically score between 1430 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Colgate University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Colgate University is approximately $28,786 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Colgate University?
4-year graduation rate data for Colgate University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
