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Colgate University
Colgate University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Hamilton, NY, with its campus in a rural area. It was founded in 1819[1]. It has about 3,180 undergraduates[6].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1819Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Colgate University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].
Where the money goes
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
When to apply
Your application checklist
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
TOEFL, IELTS, DET. TOEFL 4.5 is as stated on page (new 1-6 scale; page does not give old-scale figure)
Waiver or exemption: Not required if secondary school's primary language of instruction is English. SAT does not waive.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Hamilton
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.