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Chances of getting into Colgate University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
17%
Admission Difficulty for Colgate University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Very High 
How hard is it to get into Colgate and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Colgate is 17%.  It ranks #10 in New York and #52 in the nation for lowest rate of acceptance. Colgate is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 3,015 out of 17,540 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 6 percent on standardized admission tests. Colgate University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.77. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Colgate application fee is $60 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Colgate University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Colgate SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1350-1500
Applicants Submitting SAT 
29%
SAT Scores for Colgate University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 670
SAT Math 25th 680
SAT Composite 25th 1350
SAT Scores for Colgate University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 740
SAT Math 75th 760
SAT Composite 75th 1500
Average SAT Score 1430

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Colgate University?

Colgate University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Colgate University score in the top 8 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1350-1500.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Colgate University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1500 and Above Good >28%
1425 to 1500 Avg + 17%-28%
1350 to 1425 Avg - 10%-17%
1275 to 1350 Reach 5%-10%
Less than 1275 Low <5%
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Colgate ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
32-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
21%
ACT Scores for Colgate University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 32
ACT Math 25th 29
ACT Composite 25th 32
ACT Scores for Colgate University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 33
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Colgate?

Colgate University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Colgate regularly accepts students who score 32 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 3 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 32-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Colgate University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >28%
33 to 34 Avg + 17%-28%
32 to 33 Avg - 10%-17%
31 to 32 Reach 5%-10%
Less than 31 Low <5%
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Colgate GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.77
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Colgate University?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Colgate. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Colgate University was 3.77 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #14 in New York for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough to gain admission as Colgate is a very selective school.

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High School GPA's for admitted Colgate University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 20.54% Good
3.75 to 3.99 36.91% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 27.65% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 11.4% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.94% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.56% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of Colgate University freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Colgate University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 77%
Top 25% of class 93%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Colgate University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 9,838 7,702 17,540
Accepted 1,763 1,252 3,015
Acceptance Rate 18% 16% 17%
Enrolled 511 376 887
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% 30% 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Colgate University is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Colgate University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Colgate University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Colgate University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Colgate University prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to Colgate. 21% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Colgate University?

17% of those who apply are granted admission to Colgate. Admission competition is very high and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Colgate University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1350 and 1500. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Colgate University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 32 and 34. 21% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.