All About Academics
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,875 undergraduate students at Colgate University is 327. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 9 to 1 which places Colgate University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Colgate University, there are 9 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (97.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (95.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Colgate University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors
Colgate University offers 50 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 39 majors within 16 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Colgate University awarded 894 undergraduate degrees in 2014 - 2015.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 110 | 110 |
| History | 0 | 60 | 60 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 60 | 60 |
| General English Literature | 0 | 52 | 52 |
| General Biology | 0 | 45 | 45 |
Find out what Colgate University's top fields of study and majors are
