Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Colgate University is 12.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.95%. 9,386 men and 11,723 women applied to Colgate and 1,076 men and 1,548 women students were accepted.
Among them, 343 men and 469 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Colgate.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 21,109 | 9,386 | 11,723 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,076 | 1,548 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 812 | 343 | 469 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.43% | 11.46% | 13.20% | - | - |
| Yield | 30.95% | 31.88% | 30.30% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 252 students (31% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 184 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Colgate.
The median SAT score is 1,480 with 730 SAT EBRW and 750 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 700. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 780 and 25th percentile is 710 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 32 at Colgate. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Colgate University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1410 | 1480 | 1530 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Colgate. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Colgate University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Colgate University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Colgate.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid |
| Online Application | https://www.colgate.edu/admission-aid/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |