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Key features about Colgate's liberal arts education

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Colgate at a Glance

Founded		1819
President		Interim President Lyle Roelofs
Students		2,800
Full-time Faculty		277
Active Alumni		30,000
Expenses (09-10)		Tuition: $40,690 Student activity fee: $280 Room (traditional residence hall): $4,815 Board (unlimited meals): $5,155 Personal/books (est.): $1,940 Total cost: $52,880 (est.)
Library		700,102 total volumes 2,196 periodical print subscriptions
Student Organizations		100 +
Athletics		25 Division I athletic teams 23 intramural sports 30+ club sports
School Colors		Maroon and white