Colgate University is a highly selective private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, known for strong programs in economics, political science, psychology, biology, and the humanities plus a close‑knit residential campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the tight‑knit “Colgate family” feel, small seminar‑style classes, active Greek and club‑sports life, and the beautiful, wooded campus in upstate New York that feels both isolated and immersive.
Common Majors
economics, political science, biology, psychology, English, sociology
“I love Colgate’s small‑campus intensity, how every class feels like a real conversation and everyone knows each other, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the pressure to always be on, the limited off‑campus options, and the way the isolated, small‑town feel can make it hard to fully disconnect were all heavier than the admissions brochure ever let on.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$67,024
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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