Colgate University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$66,622

4.25% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,954

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

12%

21,130 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,146

99.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

90.5%

698 Graduates

About

Colgate University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Colgate University were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (147 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (76 degrees), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (62 degrees).

In 2023, 943 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Colgate University. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (589 degrees), 7.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Colgate University is $66,622, which is $37,342 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colgate University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 283 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Colgate University is $66,622, which is $37,342 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,954.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending Colgate University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$66,622

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Colgate University was $66,622. The cost of tuition at Colgate University is $37,342 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$26,954

2023 Value

0.443%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Colgate University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,954. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Colgate University grew by 0.443%.

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

$16,106

Room and Board

$1,524

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Colgate University was of $16,106 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.75% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,524. The cost of books and supplies increased by 42.4% 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

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at Colgate University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.13% with respect to 2022, when 47% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Colgate University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 283 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Colgate University received 21,130 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.0995% annual growth. Out of those 21,130 applicants, 2,526 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 12% acceptance rate.

There were 3,146 students enrolled at Colgate University in 2023. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Colgate University has an overall enrollment yield of 31.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,526

Accepted Out of 21,130

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Colgate University was 12% (2,526 admissions from 21,130 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 12.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.0995%, while admissions declined by 3.73%.

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

21%

Submission Percentage (2023)

173

Scores Submitted (2023)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Colgate University in 2023 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 3,146 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Colgate University is 3,120 students and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at Colgate University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Colgate University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% White, 9.41% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Two or More Races, 5.5% Asian, 4.45% Black or African American, 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Colgate University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by White Male (28.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (93.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Colgate University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,146 students. The full-time enrollment at Colgate University is 3,120 and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 99.2% of students enrolled at Colgate University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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%

2023 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 (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,034 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
296 enrolled students
Two or More Races
175 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Colgate University is 64.7% White, 9.41% Hispanic or Latino, 5.56% Two or More Races, 5.5% Asian, 4.45% Black or African American, 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 59 students (1.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 83 more women than men received degrees from Colgate University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Colgate University is white (589 degrees awarded). There were 7.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Colgate University is Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (147 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (76 degrees) and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (62 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (42 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (320 degrees), and History (39 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 (446,499 people), Other managers (304,273 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (170,975 people), Postsecondary teachers (151,208 people), and Chief executives & legislators (141,480 people).

The most specialized majors at Colgate University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (42 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (320 degrees), History (39 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (38 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Colgate University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (42 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (320 degrees), History (39 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (38 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (525,109 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (473,422 people), Legal services (357,138 people), Computer Systems Design (262,584 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (218,560 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 (2023)

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
147 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
76 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Colgate University was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 147 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

430

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

513

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 430 degrees were awarded to men at Colgate University, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (513).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Colgate University in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics, which is 2.77 times more than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Colgate University in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 7.86 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

87%

100% Completion Time

90%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 87% of students graduating from Colgate University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 90% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 90% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Colgate University is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.59% of graduates (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
589 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Asian
56 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Colgate University is white (589 degrees awarded). There were 7.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

1.91% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
323 degrees awarded
White Male
266 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Colgate University is white female (323 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (266 degrees).

Operations

Colgate University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.2B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 38.6M (3.21%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Colgate University had a total salary expenditure of 249M. Colgate University employs 97 Professors, 87 Associate professors and 70 Assistant professors. Most academics at Colgate University are Male Professor (57), Male Associate professor (46), and Female Associate professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colgate University are: Service, with 128 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 126 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees.

Endowment

$1.2B

2023 Endowment

0.439%

growth from 2022

Colgate University has an endowment valued at about $1.2B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Colgate University grew 0.439% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.15B 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

$94.4M

2023 Salaries

5.84%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Colgate University paid a median of $94.4M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($249M) and a 5.84% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.06% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.98% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39.8M

Instructional Salaries

347

Number of Employees

In 2023, Colgate University paid a total of $39.8M to 347 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

128 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Colgate University were Professor with 97 employees, Associate professor with 87 employees, and Assistant professor with 70 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Colgate University were Service with 128 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 126 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 122 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Colgate University was Male Professor with 57 employees, Male Associate professor with 46 employees, and Female Associate professor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Colgate University.

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