For the academic year 2024-2025, Colgate's tuition & fees is $70,306 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its Colgate's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $64,534.
The average tuition of similar schools to Colgate is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,541 in 2025.
Colgate University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $70,306 and Loyola University Maryland has the lowest tuition & fees of $57,150 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Colgate is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Colgate and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| American UniversityWashington, DC | $58,771 | $1,930 | $1,000 | $17,982 | $19,336 | ||
| Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD | $57,150 | $900 | $800 | $19,090 | $10,000 | ||
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | $68,102 | $2,083 | $1,000 | $19,020 | $19,020 | ||
| College of the Holy CrossWorcester, MA | $64,500 | $1,989 | $1,000 | $18,820 | $18,820 | ||
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | $70,306 | $2,184 | $1,570 | $17,610 | - | ||
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | $67,812 | $1,851 | $900 | $16,924 | $16,924 | ||
| Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA | $64,648 | $650 | $1,000 | $19,866 | $19,866 | ||
| Lehigh UniversityBethlehem, PA | $64,980 | $2,660 | $1,000 | $17,220 | $17,220 | ||
| Average | - | $64,534 | - | $1,781 | $1,034 | $18,317 | $17,312 |