Applying to Colgate

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Colgate University is 11.95% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.95%. 9,779 men and 11,351 women applied to Colgate and 1,064 men and 1,462 women students were accepted.

Among them, 351 men and 456 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Colgate.

In 2024, 173 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 146 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Colgate.

The median SAT score is 1,480 with 730 SAT EBRW and 750 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25^th percentile is 710. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 780 and 25^th percentile is 720 .

The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at Colgate. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Colgate University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Colgate. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Colgate University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Colgate University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Colgate.