The village of Hamilton, where Colgate University is located, is big enough to have a movie theatre and more than one coffee shop but small enough for merchants to sell items outside their shops on the honor system. The college bookstore is located “downtown” and also serves as the town’s bookstore. The college and its students seem to be woven into the community and vice versa to the happy benefit of all concerned. Getting out of town requires a car or the bus, with Syracuse an hour away.
Colgate is a very personal place, starting in the admissions process where acceptance letters contain a hand written note mentioning what the admission officer particularly liked about the student’s application. With fewer than 2800, Colgate is focused on undergraduate education in traditional liberal arts areas. A core curriculum guides students through the process of learning broadly and first year seminars assist students with advising and making the transition to college. 100% graduate within 4 years, 95% return for the sophomore year and 95% live on campus. A new library and science building are impressive on this campus of stately older buildings that have been masterfully restored inside.
Colgate has an unusual early decision process with two rounds that serious applicants should research and consider. 50% of the class is accepted through these early decision options.
Colgate is a very personal place, starting in the admissions process where acceptance letters contain a hand written note mentioning what the admission officer particularly liked about the student’s application. With fewer than 2800, Colgate is focused on undergraduate education in traditional liberal arts areas. A core curriculum guides students through the process of learning broadly and first year seminars assist students with advising and making the transition to college. 100% graduate within 4 years, 95% return for the sophomore year and 95% live on campus. A new library and science building are impressive on this campus of stately older buildings that have been masterfully restored inside.
Colgate has an unusual early decision process with two rounds that serious applicants should research and consider. 50% of the class is accepted through these early decision options.
