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Points of Distinction

Key features about Colgate's liberal arts education

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Colgate at a Glance

Founded   1819
President   Jeffrey Herbst
Students   2,900
Full-time faculty   286; 96 percent of whom have a PhD or highest degree in their field
Expenses (11-12)   • Tuition: $42,625
• Student activity fee: $295
• Room (traditional residence hall): $5,140
• Board (unlimited meals): $5,510
• Personal/books (est.): $2,000
• Total cost: $55,570 (est.)
Financial aid   • Average award for students receiving financial aid: $40,400
• Admitted students with demonstrated need met in full: 100%
Most popular careers of graduates   • Business-related
• Communication
• Education
• Financial services
• Law
• Nonprofit
• Research
• Science
• Sports
Top graduate schools attended by alumni   • Boston University
• Brooklyn Law School
• Colgate University
• Columbia University
• Georgetown University
Majors   52
Average class size   19
Student organizations   150 +
Athletics   • 25 Division I athletic teams
• 23 intramural sports
• 30+ club sports
School colors   Maroon and white