Admission & test scores

Colgate University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1430–1540 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 33. Colgate University admits 14% of applicants — highly selective. 93% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1430–1540middle half of admits
ACT midpoint33admitted students
Acceptance rate14%highly selective
First-year retention93%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1430
Average
1508
75th percentile
1540

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1430 and a quarter above 1540. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 3,180.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Middlebury College Middlebury, Vermont 1508 33 11% $67,600
Hamilton College Clinton, New York 1506 34 14% $68,960
Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio 1513 34 37% $66,608
Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts 1513 34 11% $70,704
Wesleyan University Middletown, Connecticut 1501 33 16% $70,342
Colby College Waterville, Maine 1501 33 7% $69,600

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Colgate University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Colgate University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1430 and 1540 on the SAT, with an average of 1508. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Colgate University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 33.
How hard is it to get into Colgate University?
Colgate University admits 14% of applicants, which is highly selective. Of those who enrol, 93% return for a second year.
Does Colgate University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.