Colgate University Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
12.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
32.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
812
SAT Scores
1,480
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 21,109 students have applied and 2,624 students have allowed to admit to Colgate University (Acceptance rate: 12.43%). Colgate's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 30.95 % where 812 students have finally enrolled out of 2,624 admitted students.
Colgate acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Carleton College and Haverford College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 17.17%).
Colgate enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 38.66%).
How to Apply to Colgate University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Colgate. Colgate offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Colgate and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Colgate University is 1,480 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Colgate University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,473). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | 1,480 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,473 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Colgate University, 252 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,480 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| Total | 1,410 | 1,480 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Colgate University, 184 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 31 | 33 |
Colgate Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Colgate University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |