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

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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

• 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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More Resources

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