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Colgate University

Hamilton, NY
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Selective Institution Floor

With an admit rate of 13.9% (under 15%), Decision Tier classifies this institution as a Reach for all applicants, regardless of test scores or GPA. At selective colleges, scores are a threshold, not a predictor.

Admissions Data

Overall Acceptance Rate13.9%
Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)1430 – 1540
Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)33 – 34

Federal Net Price by Income

Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.

$0 – $30,000$6,086/ yr
$30,001 – $48,000$2,678/ yr
$48,001 – $75,000$13,617/ yr
$75,001 – $110,000$21,831/ yr
$110,000+$48,234/ yr
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