Colgate University admissions
Hamilton, NY
Colgate University acceptance rate
13.9%
2,871 of 20,682 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Colgate University is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 29% of admitted students enrolled (825 of 2,871).
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Common questions about Colgate University
What is the acceptance rate at Colgate University?
Colgate University admitted 13.9% of applicants (2,871 of 20,682) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Colgate University?
825 of the 2,871 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 29%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Colgate University?
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