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$70,306
per year
In-State Tuition
12%
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
93%
Retention Rate
Colgate University is a highly selective liberal arts university in Hamilton, NY, known for economics, political science, and strong alumni networks.
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This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Social Services & Nonprofit
Education
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
12
Sports
9
Men's teams
10
Women's teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$6,086
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$85,139
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.
Explore AP ExamsVerified Jul 2026
Colgate University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.
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Type
Private University
Location
Hamilton, New York
Madison County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
32 career paths
GI Bill Certified
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