COLGATE UNIVERSITY
- 13 Oak Dr
- Hamilton, NY 13346
- OPEID College Code: 00270100
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- General Phone: (315) 228-1000
- Interim President: Lyle Reolofs
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,837
- College Mascot: Raiders
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Colgate University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.colgate.edu
- Mission Statement
- Colgate's mission is to provide a demanding, expansive educational experience to a select group of diverse, talented, intellectually sophisticated students who are capable of challenging themselves, their peers, and their teachers in a setting that brings together living and learning. The purpose of the university is to develop wise, thoughtful, critical thinkers and perceptive leaders by encouraging young men and women to fulfill their potential through residence in a community that values all forms of intellectual rigor and respects the complexity of human understanding.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,453 | 4,363 | 7,816 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,130 (33%) | 1,334 (31%) | 2,464 (32%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 350 (31%) | 400 (30%) | 750 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 488 | 65% |
| ACT ® Exam | 262 | 30% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 630 | 710 |
| SAT ® Math | 640 | 730 |
| SAT ® Writing | 620 | 720 |
| ACT ® Composite | 29 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | 29 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 28 | 33 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 38%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 15% | 21% | 37% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,772 | $2,547 | $2,062 | $31,953 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 240 | 275 | 382 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $40,970 | $39,545 | $37,660 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $40,970 | $39,545 | $37,660 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $40,970 | $39,545 | $37,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,030 | $1,005 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,970 | $9,625 | $9,170 |
| Other Expenses | $890 | $890 | $875 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,880 | $51,090 | $48,710 |
| In-State | $52,880 | $51,090 | $48,710 |
| Out of State | $52,880 | $51,090 | $48,710 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $42,020 | $40,575 | $38,665 |
| In-State | $42,020 | $40,575 | $38,665 |
| Out of State | $42,020 | $40,575 | $38,665 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $42,020 | $40,575 | $38,665 |
| In-State | $42,020 | $40,575 | $38,665 |
| Out of State | $42,020 | $40,575 | $38,665 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,837 Undergraduate: 2,825 Graduate: 12
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,327 Female: 1,510
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,323 Female: 1,502
- Graduate Gender Male: 4 Female: 8
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,807 Part-Time: 30
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,800 Part-Time: 25
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7 Part-Time: 5
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 145 | 5% |
| American Indian | 20 | 0.7% |
| Black | 166 | 6% |
| Asian | 148 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 6% |
| White | 2,082 | 73% |
| Unknown | 105 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 69 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,372 | 48% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,261 | 44% |
| Ages 22-24 | 115 | 4% |
| Ages 25-29 | 9 | 0.3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.07% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Age Unknown | 7 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 933 | 855 | 78 |
| Faculty Status | 278 | 278 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 170 | 170 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 291 | 278 | 13 |
| Primarily Instruction | 291 | 278 | 13 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 66 | 64 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 253 | 217 | 36 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 323 | 296 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 153 | 135 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 46 | 45 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 97 | 95 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,928 (269) | $95,654 (160) | $88,926 (109) |
| Professor | $126,046 (94) | $130,083 (60) | $118,921 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $89,029 (76) | $87,614 (42) | $90,776 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,426 (76) | $70,146 (48) | $68,193 (28) |
| Instructor | $57,800 (8) | $53,850 (4) | $61,750 (4) |
| Lecturer | $49,210 (5) | - (-) | $49,210 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,928 (269) | $95,654 (160) | $88,926 (109) |
| Professor | $126,046 (94) | $130,083 (60) | $118,921 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $89,029 (76) | $87,614 (42) | $90,776 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,426 (76) | $70,146 (48) | $68,193 (28) |
| Instructor | $57,800 (8) | $53,850 (4) | $61,750 (4) |
| Lecturer | $49,210 (5) | - (-) | $49,210 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $9,935,829 | $5,590,926 | $4,344,903 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 623 | 335 | 288 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 528 | 291 | 237 |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 156 | 73 | 83 |
| Field Hockey | 20 | - | 20 |
| Football | 96 | 96 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| Lacrosse | 69 | 44 | 25 |
| Rowing | 43 | 13 | 30 |
| Soccer | 61 | 29 | 32 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Swimming and Diving | 44 | 19 | 25 |
| Tennis | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $79,556 | $61,580 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $33,530 | $27,559 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 69 | 36 | 33 |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rowing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 90% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 90% |
| Female | 90% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 91% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 86% |
| Asian | 89% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| White | 91% |
| Unknown | 77% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 85% |
| 5 Years | 89% |
| 6 Years | 90% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 82 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 15 | 86 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
