Compare Colgate University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Colgate’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Colgate University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Fair	C+	674 of 1,472
Region (Middle Atlantic)	Best	A-	115 of 690
State (New York)	Fair	C+	50 of 113

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	22.6%	A+	77 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,415	A+	57 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1470	A+	57 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	9 : 1	A	425 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	93.4%	A+	232 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$11,631	A+	86 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$25,456	A	172 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	94.0%	A+	189 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	90.6%	A+	128 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	C	1,012 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$54,000	A+	191 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$11,725	A+	73 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$81,000	A+	123 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$11,725	A+	73 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	0.7%	A+	122 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Fair	C+	2,119 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A	647 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Best	A	136 of 3,452

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