Colgate University Admissions 2024-25

Acceptance Rate

Colgate University acceptance rate is 12% for students eyeing the 2024 intake. The university is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission in the United States. 

Colgate University made it even harder for applicants to gain admission in 2023.  The university only admitted 12.43% in 2023 compared to its already low 11-year average acceptance rate of 24.61%. The university has consistently maintained a very selective admission process, making it challenging for applicants to secure a spot. Despite this difficulty, Colgate saw a 20.35% increase in applications for 2023, with 3,569 more applicants than the previous year. Of those accepted for 2023, 30.95% chose to enroll, a slightly lower yield rate than the 11-year average of 32.56%.

 

Entry Requirements

The university is highly regarded by many students. The admissions process at the university is moderately competitive. Applicants may fill out an application form on the university's website and may also have to pay a fee. Below are some supporting documents required for admission:

 

Undergraduate requirements

• Official high school transcript
• Two academic teacher recommendations
• Guidance counsellor recommendation
• English proficiency test score for international applicants
• The university accepts above-average SAT and ACT scores.

 

Graduate requirements

• Official college transcripts
• At Least two semesters of a foreign language
• Completion of the aptitude section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Essay
• Work Experience (Preferred)
• Professional Resume
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Interview

 

English Proficiency Test Scores

• TOEFL IBT - 100
• IELTS - 7

 

Fees

Colgate University offers several programs at different levels. Below are the fees for some of its most preferred programs

 

• Bachelor of Science [B.S] Computer Science - $66,622 /Yr
• Bachelor Native American Studies - $66,622 /Yr
• Bachelor Biochemistry - $66,622 /Yr
• Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Psychology - $66,622 /Yr
• Bachelor of Science [B.S] Applied Mathematics - $66,622 /Yr  
• Bachelor Astronomy and Physics - $66,622 /Yr

 

Placements

The college has a robust career services department that helps students prepare for their professional lives after graduation. The Office of Career Services offers a wide range of resources and services to help students explore career paths, develop job search skills, and connect with potential employers. The office provides one-on-one advising, career workshops, job and internship fairs, and networking events.

 

Colgate students have a strong track record of success in securing post-graduation opportunities. According to the most recent data available, 95% of the Class of 2020 was employed or pursuing further education within six months of graduation. Of those employed, 67% were employed full-time and 28% were pursuing graduate or professional school.

 

Colgate graduates are highly sought after by a wide range of employers across industries. Some of the top employers of Colgate graduates include Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Teach for America, Google, and Amazon. Many graduates also go on to pursue advanced degrees in fields such as law, medicine, and business.