# Colgate University

#### **Admissions Numbers**

* 3 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&#x20;

* 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

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Demographics</strong> </p><ul><li>3,219 enrolled students</li><li>44% Males // 56% Females</li><li>13% first-generation college students</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td><p>56 Majors &#x26; Programs Offered</p><p></p><p>9:1 student-faculty ratio</p><p></p><p>17 Average Student Class Size</p><p></p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></p><ul><li>Econometrics and Quantitative Economics</li><li>Political Science and Government</li><li>English Language and Literature</li><li>Research and Experimental Psychology</li><li>Biology/Biological Sciences</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 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)

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* 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

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </p><ul><li>84% of Students participate in undergraduate research or independent creative projects</li><li>$950k designated for students pursuing paid &#x26; unpaid summer experiences &#x26; $900k designated for students to pursue summer research annually</li><li>Liberal Arts Core Curriculum includes 5 components - First-Year Seminars, Liberal Arts Core Components, Liberal Arts Practices, Areas of Inquiry, and Physical Education &#x26; Wellness</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </p><ul><li>91.7% Graduation Rate</li><li>34,000 Active Alumni Worldwide</li><li>88.9% Graduation Rate</li><li>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</li><li>Career Services supports students with knowledge &#x26; opportunities plus more than 200 formal recruiting partners, including Amazon, National Geographic, Goldman Sachs &#x26; more.</li></ul></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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