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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private Nonprofit · Elite
Colgate University is a private nonprofit institution in Hamilton, NY. With a 12% admission rate and 1,530 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 3,122 students, offers 15 programs with earnings data, and has a 91% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
12%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,530
Enrollment
3,122
Completion Rate
91%
Cost of Attendance
$83,650
In-State Tuition
$67,024
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,024
Programs
15
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 15 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($84K)
Showing 15 of 15 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,929 | — | $83,650 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,274 | $130,139 | $83,650 | 0.9x | |
| 3 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,064 | $95,708 | $83,650 | 0.7x | |
| 4 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,541 | $79,583 | $83,650 | 0.6x | |
| 5 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,788 | — | $83,650 | 0.6x | |
| 6 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,008 | $60,334 | $83,650 | 0.6x | |
| 7 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,089 | — | $83,650 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,883 | — | $83,650 | 0.5x | |
| 9 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,870 | $78,918 | $83,650 | 0.5x | |
| 10 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,796 | $55,827 | $83,650 | 0.4x | |
| 11 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $49,697 | $83,650 | — | |
| 12 | Peace Studies and Conflict ResolutionBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $79,025 | $83,650 | — | |
| 13 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $77,760 | $83,650 | — | |
| 14 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $86,420 | $83,650 | — | |
| 15 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $56,891 | $83,650 | — |