Colgate University
Private College · Located in Hamilton, NY · VetLink Partner since 2020
Admissions Numbers
2 VetLink applicants matriculated
Test optional through 2026-27 application season
<50% veterans applied first year*
50-100% veterans applied as transfer*
3.5 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*
(*applicant reported)
How to Apply
Application available on Common App and Apply Coalition with SCOIR
Official transcripts
Letters of recommendation x2
Standardized test scores (Optional)
Supplemental materials (Optional)
Application fee (Waiver available)
Financial Aid Application (Optional)
Admissions Deadlines
Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 15
Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 15
Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 15
Transfer Application Fall Start Deadline: March 15
Transfer Application Spring Start Deadline: November 1
Demographics
3,219 enrolled students
44% Males // 56% Females
13% first-generation college students
Academics
56 Majors & Programs Offered
9:1 student-faculty ratio
17 Average Student Class Size
Top Academic Programs
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Political Science and Government
English Language and Literature
Research and Experimental Psychology
Biology/Biological Sciences
Financial Aid & Scholarships
$80,396 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
Need-Blind Applications
Participates in Yellow Ribbon program, covering tuition & fees in full plus book & housing allowances
100% Financial need met without student loans
41% of incoming students receiving need-based financial aid from the College
$59,297 Average aid award (campus job and scholarship combined)
Veterans Campus Life
200+ student clubs & organizations with opportunities to cultivate academic & personal interests beyond the classroom
First@Colgate is a pre-orientation & academic program is designed to support first-generation students
Intergroup Dialogue is an educational model that brings together community members from diverse social identities in a cooperative, small-group environment
Knowledge in Action
84% of Students participate in undergraduate research or independent creative projects
$950k designated for students pursuing paid & unpaid summer experiences & $900k designated for students to pursue summer research annually
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum includes 5 components - First-Year Seminars, Liberal Arts Core Components, Liberal Arts Practices, Areas of Inquiry, and Physical Education & Wellness
Alumni & Outcomes
91.7% Graduation Rate
34,000 Active Alumni Worldwide
88.9% Graduation Rate
98% of class of 2022 have secured graduate school admission, competitive fellowship/scholarship or engaged in volunteer or military service within 6-9 months of graduation
Career Services supports students with knowledge & opportunities plus more than 200 formal recruiting partners, including Amazon, National Geographic, Goldman Sachs & more.
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