Whether through a virtual tour or a campus visit, we hope that you will enjoy learning about the liberal arts education that Colgate has to offer:
Are we a college or a university? We are a liberal arts college of 2,800 students that "thinks big" and succeeds on the highest level. Whether in fields of academic distinction, off-campus study programs, the scope of our student activities program, or the success and tradition of our Division I varsity athletics, Colgate has high expectations. Visitors quickly sense the energy, enthusiasm, and talent that abounds in this community. In this highly personalized setting, individual contribution is essential; every voice makes a difference.
Our Curriculum spans an unusual range of majors, 51 in all, including many interdisciplinary and cultural studies. Faculty expertise and a commitment to undergraduates means Colgate excels in preparing students for a wide range of careers in evolving professions, graduate and professional school, and civic leadership.
Core curriculum: A strong tradition — dating to 1928 — of interdisciplinary education is the hallmark of the Liberal Arts Core. In its current form students take four courses, covering Western traditions, themes of modernity, cultures of Africa, Asia and the Americas, and the role of science and technology in developing contemporary identity. Students who excel in these courses may pursue an honors seminar in Core Studies.
A leader in international and off-campus study: Colgate offers more than 20 faculty-led off-campus study groups, international and domestic. Each full-credit program retains the small-class environment — about 17 students — while providing advanced study and research in an international or specialized setting. Nearly 68 percent of Colgate students enrich their campus experience with a study group or other international opportunities.
Student research: Colgate undergraduates have earned funding for research, and gained recognition through professional publication for more than 30 years. Annually more than 100 students engage in full-time, grant-funded original research in the sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Success after Colgate: 96 percent of recent graduates were employed (81 percent) or enrolled in graduate school (15 percent), within one year. Two-thirds ultimately pursue graduate study. More than 200 employers visit campus each year.
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