Colleges Colgate University

Colgate University www.colgate.edu

Colgate University is a private institution that was founded in 1819. Its setting is rural, and the campus size is 553 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Colgate is located in Hamilton, NY, a small town with a population about equal to the size of the student body. Living the Liberal Arts in our Third Century prioritizes the living learning environment, as well as enhancing the campus environment for a sustainable future, and evolving Colgate’s dynamic curriculum, with special emphasis on global programming. The University offers the nation’s only full-semester study group at the National Institutes of Health. Colgate’s Seven Oaks Golf Course is ranked among the top five college courses in the country by Golf Digest. The number 13 is lucky for Colgate: It is said that the school was founded by 13 men with “13 dollars, 13 prayers and 13 articles.”

Academics

Colgate’s academic departments and majors fall into one of four general divisions: humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, social sciences and university studies. Colgate has more than 20 off-campus study programs led by Colgate faculty, and the university also gives credit for programs offered by other universities. Arts programs include studies in theater, visual arts, film and media studies, and music. The student-faculty ratio at Colgate University is 9:1, and the school has 72% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. Popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, and Research and Experimental Psychology.

Special Highlights

Ho Tung Visualization Lab. The Ho Tung Visualization Lab is a digital planetarium that immerses audience members in stunning visualizations from sliding down a microscope to the far reaches of the cosmos. Armed with Digistar from Evans & Sutherland, the lab continues to be on the cutting edge of immersive technology. Working with Vis Lab staff and faculty, students learn to produce and present full-dome content for school field trips, public shows, and Colgate courses. There are usually special showings during Commencement in May and Reunion Weekends.

Sustainable Transportation. The Green Bikes Program is a bicycle rental program providing an affordable, healthy, and convenient way to move around the Colgate campus and local community. Students, faculty, and staff can rent a Green Bike for a nominal fee. The Colgate Cruiser has routes cover the residence halls, campus apartments and townhouses, locations near the academic quad, the local grocery store, and the heart of the village. The shuttle is free for all to ride, and helps to reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road. To encourage the use of electric cars on campus, Level 2 ChargePoint stations have been installed on several locations on campus.

School Mission & Unique Qualities

Colgate is a distinctive, leading American university known for its intellectual rigor, world-class professors, campus of stunning beauty, and alumni famously loyal to their alma mater. At the core of Colgate University is one of the most ambitious and relevant learning experiences in the country. This foundational curriculum equips students to develop as leaders who can engage thoughtfully and flourish in the careers that they want. Colgate’s scale is unlike any in America. We are small enough for students to build relationships with their professors, yet large enough to support top scholars in every field. We offer a surprisingly vast array of classes and majors. Undergraduates in every major undertake serious research here. Off-campus and international study options prevail, and all our classes are taught by leading scholars in their fields. At Colgate, teaching is a clear priority. This is a place of intellectual rigor and engagement.

Student Reviews…

“It’s a small school that manages to feel bigger than it is. There’s always something to do on campus and you never have to be bored. It is academically rigorous for some majors, especially in the STEM area, but your professors are willing to help out and office hours do a lot for you.”