This is where the best scholars in their fields put teaching first, where students thrive in America’s most creative curriculum. This is what it feels like to have the best of a research university and a liberal arts college in one.
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Colgate students are selected from applicants throughout the United States and around the world for the talent and intellect they can contribute to the campus community. We value academic achievement, curiosity, and commitment, as well as excitement for the spirit of intellectual pursuits and a sense of empathy for others.
The Colgate Commitment
The Colgate Commitment marks a milestone in the University’s progress to make a Colgate education affordable to as many talented, high-achieving students as possible, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Visit Us
There’s something truly meaningful about seeing a college campus firsthand — and Colgate is no exception. Colgate is known for its intellectual rigor, world-class professors, campus of stunning beauty, and loyal alumni. Visit our hillside campus in the heart of New York State and experience the Colgate community.
The tight-knit campus community, direct access to professors, and robust alumni network really stood out to me. I was looking for a place that would quickly feel like home, and as a senior, I can say I certainly made the right choice.
Garrett Zimmerman ’26 Psychology major, history minor
