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SAT scores needed to get into Colgate University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1480

The average composite SAT score for admitted Colgate University freshman is 1480 out of 1600. Colgate students have the 45th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1480 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1430 to 1530

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1430 to 1530. The 75th percentile score is 1530 while the 25th percentile score is 1430.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Colgate but we estimate it to be around a 1380 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 750

The average score for Colgate students on the math portion of the SAT is 750 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 720 and the 75th percentile score 780.

Average SAT Reading Score 730

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 750 and the average score for Colgate University students is 730.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

21 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Colgate University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Colgate University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 12%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.77.

Can I get into Colgate with a 1530 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1530 or higher is very competitive at Colgate and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 21% or higher.

Can I get into Colgate with a 1480 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1480 to 1520 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 12% to 19%.

Can I get into Colgate with a 1430 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1430 to 1470 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 7% to 11% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Colgate with a 1380 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1380 to 1420 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 6% chance of admission to Colgate. SAT scores below 1380 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Colgate University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 39%
1590 36%
1580 33%
1570 30%
1560 28%
1550 25%
1540 23%
1530 21%
1520 19%
1510 17%
1500 15%
1490 13%
1480 12%
1470 11%
1460 10%
1450 8%
1440 8%
1430 7%
1420 6%
1410 5%
1400 5%
1390 4%
1380 4%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190099 IPEDS survey data for Colgate University.