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Colgate University-Hamilton

13 Oak Dr, Hamilton, NY 13346

http://www.colgate.edu/

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Colgate University is 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.

Colgate’s mission is to provide a demanding, expansive educational experience to a select group of diverse, talented, intellectually sophisticated students who are capable of challenging themselves, their peers, and their teachers in a setting that brings together living and learning. The purpose of the university is to develop wise, thoughtful, critical thinkers and perceptive leaders by encouraging young men and women to fulfill their potential through residence in a community that values all forms of intellectual rigor and respects the complexity of human understanding.

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.

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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Colgate University-Hamilton

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Colgate University is a private liberal arts college located in the Village of Hamilton in Madison County, New York, USA. It was founded in 1819 as a Baptist seminary, but has since become non-denominational.

As of 2008, Colgate is ranked 18th in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of liberal arts colleges in the United States. It is also listed as one of thirty Hidden Ivies and as one of Newsweek's "New Ivies". Colgate students compete in 23 NCAA Division I sports.

Colgate has a distinct architectural style. Its first building, West Hall, was built by students and faculty from stones from Colgate's own rock quarry, and a majority of the newer buildings are built in a similar fashion. The most distinctive building on campus is the Chapel (Colgate Memorial Chapel), which is used for lectures, performances, concerts, and religious services.

History

In 1817, the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York was founded by thirteen men (six clergymen and seven laymen). Two years later, in 1819, the state granted the school's charter, and in 1820, the school was opened. In 1823, Baptists in New York City (including soap maker William Colgate, who created Colgate-Palmolive) moved their seminary to Hamilton, NY to form the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution. This was the beginning of the Colgate family's involvement with the school.

The school changed its name to Madison University in 1846. In 1850, the Baptist Education Society planned to move the university to Rochester, but was halted by legal action. Dissenting trustees, faculty, and students founded the University of Rochester.

After seven decades of the Colgate family's involvement with the school, Madison University changed its name to Colgate University in 1890 in honor of William Colgate and his two sons, one of whom, J. B. Colgate, established the Dodge Memorial Fund of $1,000,000. The theological side of Colgate merged with the Rochester Theological Seminary in 1928 to become the Colgate Rochester Divinity School, leaving Colgate to become non-denominational. In 1970, Colgate became coeducational.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Raiders

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,796
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 32,885
Students Receiving Aid:
39%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 55
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Degree Programs at Colgate University-Hamilton

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    • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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      • Molecular Biology
        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signalling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.
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        A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.
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      • General Physical Sciences
        A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines.
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      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • General Social Sciences
      A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences.
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      • African-American/Black Studies
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      • American Indian/Native American Studies
        This program studies the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of at least one of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the present. The program places emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems, but it includes reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples.
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      • Asian Studies/Civilization
        This four year program focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the peoples of the Asian Continent. Asian Studies programs include the study of Asian diasporas overseas.
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      • Latin American Studies
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      • Women’s Studies
        A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy.
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      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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      • International Relations and Affairs
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the comparative study of specific countries and regions, and the theory and practice of diplomacy.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Technology

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      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • General Philosophy
        A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.
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  • Education

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      • General Education
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 51%
Men 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
Other 9%
Asian 5%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 70%
In-State 30%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 30%
New Jersey 11%
Massachusetts 9%
Connecticut 8%
California 4%
Percent of Students International: 5%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 92%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Patriot League)
Basketball (Patriot League)
Track (Patriot League)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 32,885    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 220    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 4,032 9%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,520 22%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 22,227 39%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,667 27%  
Any Aid:
   39%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 27% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 86%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 630, Math: 650
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 710, Math: 720
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 14%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 29, Verbal: 29, Math: 27
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 32, Verbal: 34, Math: 32

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 55.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

College Advice

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booda2009
booda2009

Question: What is a liberal arts university?

I plan on going into medicine...would it be a good idea to go to one? Specifically, can anyone tell me about Colgate in New York State?
31 months ago
Fly On The Wall
Fly O...

Best Answer

A liberal arts college is a college that emphasizes a broad education in the humanities as part of every degree. Liberal arts colleges typically do not offer graduate degrees and as a result they do not typically have significant research infrastructure. But that does NOT mean that the sciences will be weak at such an institution. On the contrary, there are lots of liberal arts colleges that are known for very strong programs in chemistry, physics, biology, and other sciences. While I am not that familiar with Colgate, a brief inspection of their chemistry and physics faculty lists suggests that they have strong science programs there. Colgate will be a good place to prepare as a pre-med. Also consider Bowdoin, Smith, Hope, Harvey Mudd, Reed, and Oberlin.
Jane
Jane

Question: Colgate vs. Furman?

So I'm trying to decide which of these liberal arts universities to go to. If you've seriously heard of either, please give me your opinion as to which one I should attend this coming fall. Thanks!
34 months ago
Huggies
Huggies

Best Answer

I've heard of Colgate, but don't know much about it. Furman has a beautiful campus... if you're talking about the one in Gville, S Carolina. I've heard a lot of good things and a lot of bad things about Furman, but that's going to be the case in any college. You may also want to consider where you want to be when you graduate.
Just Me
Just Me

Question: Colgate University?

around what GPA do you need to get into colgate university (new york) ? how about SAT scores?
35 months ago
xokristy08
xokri...

Best Answer

Middle 50% of First-Year Students Percent Who Submitted Scores SAT Critical Reading: 620 - 720 SAT Math: 640 - 710 SAT Writing: unknown ACT Composite: 27 - 32 I couldn't find the range for GPA but I did find this: 70% in top 10th of graduating class 92% in top quarter of graduating class 100% in top half of graduating class Percent applicants admitted: 28% I also found: - Very important admission factors: Class Rank Rigor of secondary school record Academic GPA -Important admission factors: Character/Personal Qualities Application Essay Extracurricular Activities Recommendations Standardized Test Scores Talent/Ability hope this helps.
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Question: Colgate University?

Has anyone here had any first hand experience with Colgate University? Please tell me about your experience, and for those who have heard about it but have not experienced the education first hand, what do you think of it? Will a 3.8 gpa be competitive enough? what is the public's view on this school? Thanks in advance!
42 months ago
jalanrosh
jalan...

Best Answer

A 3.8 will make you competitive, but it will depend on how well-rounded you are in addition to grades. Admission is highly competitive -- a step just below the Ivies and consistent with places like Swarthmore, Colby, Middlebury and Amherst. Hopefully you are involved in plenty of extracurricular activities and did well on your SAT's. Check out their website at www.colgate.edu for details on the academic program. Colgate has a strong connection to Wall Street as well as professional graduate schools -- medical, law and business. I went to Dartmouth for my grad school and had a bunch of fellow Colgate alum in my class. The Career Services office probably has placement statistics they can share, but they are usually very strong. Colgate consistently ranks very high in placement and average starting salary. Most importantly, you need to think about what type of college experience you want. Urban or rural? Big or small school? Colgate is a small liberal arts college in a picturesque little valley surrounded by rolling hills and farms. There are plenty of things to do and great outdoor activities in every season, but you will spend most of your time within 5 miles of the campus. If you can't live without the hussle and bussle of Manhatten, you might want to look at a city school instead. But it is a great academic environment with a strong focus on teaching. I never once had a TA teaching my class -- only professors. You will get to know your professors, go to dinner at their houses, and make a "connection" that will last a lifetime. Colgate folks help each other even decades after leaving the Chenango Valley. (I'm the President of a $150MM company and I never turn down a call from a Colgate alum looking to network or to get career advice.) I strongly recommend a campus visit. Good luck in your search.

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  • Case Library seen from the Hill
    Case Library seen from the Hill [source]
  • East and West Halls, the oldest residential halls of the university
    East and West Halls, the oldest residential halls of the university [source]
  • The legendary "Willow Path"
    The legendary "Willow Path" [source]

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