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Best Things

  1. The beautiful and safe campus set atop the rolling hills of the Chenango Valley
  2. Field trips, office hours, and class dinners with the top-notch professors. Faculty come to Hamilton, N.Y. to be with students and engage with them on a daily basis.
  3. This is definitely not a suitcase school. Students stay on campus for the weekends, and you're sure to run into familiar faces at Slices or elsewhere downtown.
  4. The perfect balance of size, opportunities, and student population that gives Colgate its exciting yet tight-knit community feel
  5. The strong and supportive alumni base who long for the days they spent in Central New York
  6. Colgate's "yes campus" mentality; leadership opportunities abound, and if there isn't a club or organization, all it takes are a few signatures for official recognition.
  7. The tremendous amount of research opportunities and internships for undergraduates. Professors and career services can't seem to stop offering jobs, internships, and research opportunities.
  8. Students know how to let loose after a week of late nights in the library and truly embrace a work-hard, play-hard mentality.
  9. One of the top Outdoor Education programs in the nation offers students adrenaline-filled adventure and leadership opportunities.
  10. There is a strong Greek presence, but there's no pressure to join, as there are plenty of other communities on campus.

Happy Students

93% of students return after their first year.

Commitment to Teaching

There are 10 students for every member of faculty on campus.

Proven Success

88% of students will complete their education and graduate with a degree.

Top Rankings and Student Raves About Them

Guys & Girls at Colgate University

sellis13

Environmental Sciences '12

3.8
B+

A Good Mix

There are people from all over the world so you have the chance to meet a lot of different people but there is a large majority of students from the east coast that come from similar backgrounds. The guys and girls often wear the same brands and form an obvious group. But there is still definitely a variety.

Oct 04, 2011

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Guys & Girls at Colgate University

sellis13

Environmental Sciences '12

3.8
B+

A Good Mix

There are people from all over the world so you have the chance to meet a lot of different people but there is a large majority of students from the east coast that come from similar backgrounds. The guys and girls often wear the same brands and form an obvious group. But there is still definitely a variety.

Oct 04, 2011

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Greek Life at Colgate University

mmoon

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution '13

4.2
A-

Pretty Big

6 frats and 3 (maybe soon 4) sororities 1 frat and 1 sorority that was kicked off campus are still going on For a small school, greek life does dominate. I think 40ish% of students are involved.

Jan 03, 2012

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