This year's applicant pool was one of the largest and most diverse in Colgate's history. The class was chosen from an applicant pool of 7,814, representing 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 123 countries. Admitted students boast an average GPA of 3.73 and an average combined SAT of 1397 (math and critical reading).
applications 7,814 (50 states, D.C., 123 countries)
accepted 2,461 (31.5%)
Admitted students
SAT middle 50% 660-740 cr; 660-750 m
ACT middle 50% 30-33
average GPA 3.73 out of 4.0
percentile in class (available 79% in top 10%; 93% in top 20%
for 40% of admitted students)
public/private high schools 69%/31%
Early Decision
650 applications; 362 admitted; 354 enrolled (47% of class)
204 denied; 62 deferred
Multicultural students
2,631 applications; 724 admitted; 169 enrolled (22% of class)
International students
1,023 applications; 113 admitted; 43 enrolled (6% of class)
Children/grandchildren of alumni
262 applications; 120 admitted