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Colgate University

Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346

Official telephone: (315) 228-7000
Fax number: (315) 228-7798
Website: www.colgate.edu
Colgate University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2014 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Gary L. Ross,
Dean of Admission
Contacting the office: 315 228-7401
315 228-7544 (fax)
admission@colgate.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: no
Application fee: $60, (waived for international students and with fee waivers from the College Board, NACAC, and Expanding College Opportunities)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: yes
Admissions requirements:
Average combined SAT Reasoning score (critical reading and math) of current admitted freshmen is 1403 (average composite ACT score is 32) and 3.77 average GPA.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with alumni representative
Visit for interview by: December
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used
School's test preference: no preference
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: placement
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 3 required, 4 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 4 recommended
Math: 4 required, 4 recommended
Science: 3 required, 4 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 4 recommended
Total: 16 required, 20 recommended
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: HEOP
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: no

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: by April 1
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Tuition deposit amount: $500, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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