by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Colgate degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Colgate measures up.
Colgate is ranked #2,624 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within New York, it ranks #152 of 216 for value.
Among the majors Colgate offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | #45 of 55 |
| International Relations | #74 of 115 |
| International Relations & National Security | #78 of 119 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #78 of 119 |
| Geography | #80 of 83 |
| Other Research & Experimental Psychology | #81 of 109 |
| Psychology | #81 of 109 |
| Geography & Cartography | #84 of 88 |
| Neurosciences | #119 of 174 |
| Child Development & Psychology | #121 of 160 |
Below is the detailed Colgate value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Colgate University is ranked #4 out of #236 in New York for quality and #152 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Colgate financial aid page to be sure.
Colgate University is ranked #2,624 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Colgate University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Colgate costs about $59,677. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $238,706 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $87,070 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $28,786 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $59,677 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $238,706 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Colgate net price and the factors that affect it.
What Colgate costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Colgate degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $348,280 | — | — |
| All Students | $238,706 | #2,624 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $115,144 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $348,280 | — | — |
| All Students | $238,706 | #152 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $115,144 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Colgate shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,341 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,345 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,685 |
| $75K–$110K | $31,027 |
| Over $110K | $53,119 |
About 47% of Colgate undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $57,342 per year. Get more details on the Colgate financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Colgate net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.