First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: colgate.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Colgate University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | Mathematics MATH 161 (1 course credit) | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 161 (1 course credit) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry Students entering Fall 2024 and later…Chemistry Students entering Fall 2024 and later: CHEM 100 (1 course credit) | |
| Psychology | 5 | Psychology PSYC 109 (1 course credit) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 105 (1 course credit) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computer Science COSC 101 (1 course credit) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ||
| Microeconomics | 4 | Economics Students must pass both the Micro and…Economics Students must pass both the Micro and Macro exams with scores of 4 or above to receive credit for ECON 151 (1 course credit) |
Show all 22 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 5 | Mathematics MATH 161 (1 course credit) | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | MATH 161 (1 course credit) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry Students entering Fall 2024 and later…Chemistry Students entering Fall 2024 and later: CHEM 100 (1 course credit) | |
| Psychology | 5 | Psychology PSYC 109 (1 course credit) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 105 (1 course credit) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computer Science COSC 101 (1 course credit) | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ||
| Microeconomics | 4 | Economics Students must pass both the Micro and…Economics Students must pass both the Micro and Macro exams with scores of 4 or above to receive credit for ECON 151 (1 course credit) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Geology GEOL 101 (1 course credit) | |
| European History | 4 | History HIST 101 (.5 course credit) & HIST 102…History HIST 101 (.5 course credit) & HIST 102 (.5 course credit) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | Geography GEOG 211 (1 course credit) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Spanish SPAN 202 (1 course credit) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPAN 361 (1 course credit) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | COSC 100 (1 course credit) | |
| Music Theory | 4 | Music MUSI 203 (1 course credit) | |
| Bio | 4 | Biology BIOL 101 (1 course credit) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | French FREN 202 (1 course credit) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FREN 361 (1 course credit) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | German GERM 202 (1 course credit) | |
| Latin | 4 | Latin LATN 122, following completion of a…Latin LATN 122, following completion of a higher-level LATN course (e.g., LATN 201) at Colgate. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 112 (1 course credit) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | Physics PHYS 111 (1 course credit) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 202 (1 course credit) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPAN 202 (1 course credit), plus exemption from a…SPAN 202 (1 course credit), plus exemption from a concentration credit at the 350-level | |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIST 103 (.5 course credit) & HIST 104 (.5 course credit) |
Source: colgate.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 95 |
| Political Science and Government | 80 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 62 |
| Computer Science | 42 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 37 |
| Neuroscience | 35 |
| English Language and Literature | 31 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 |
Show the other 39 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
| History | 30 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Molecular Biology | 28 |
| Philosophy | 22 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 16 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Geography | 12 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Astrophysics | 9 |
| Art/Art Studies | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| German Language and Literature | 7 |
| Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Area Studies, Other | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 1 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Syracuse, NY
655,189 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.3 of 20
Elevation
1,156 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
11°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
77.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
0 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,390 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Hamilton College17 mi
- Utica University23 mi
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute27 mi
- Le Moyne College32 mi
- Syracuse University34 mi
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry34 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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