Colgate University

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 20,682 applicants, 2,871 admitted (13.9%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1430–1540, ACT 33–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA.
• Important: Standardized test scores, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities.
• Considered: First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Not considered: Interview, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,222 (tuition and fees $70,306; housing and food $17,610; books and supplies $1,570; other expenses $1,736).
• Undergraduate application fee: $60.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Colgate University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 20,682 applicants, 2,871 admitted (13.9%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1430–1540, ACT 33–34.

What does Colgate University consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Class rank, Academic GPA. Important: Standardized test scores, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Character/personal qualities. Considered: First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, Volunteer work, Work experience. Not considered: Interview, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment, Level of applicant's interest.

How much does it cost to attend Colgate University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,222 (tuition and fees $70,306; housing and food $17,610; books and supplies $1,570; other expenses $1,736). Undergraduate application fee: $60.