Colgate University ACT Scores and GPA

What are Colgate University's average ACT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Colgate University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Hamilton, NY

Colgate University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: ACT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Colgate University.

Average ACT: 32

The average ACT score composite at Colgate University is a 32.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 32, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 34.

In other words, a 32 places you below average, while a 34 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute ACT requirement at Colgate University, but they really want to see at least a 32 to have a chance at being considered.

Average GPA: 3.88

The average GPA at Colgate University is 3.88. This makes Colgate University Extremely Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.88, Colgate University requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.88, you'll need a higher ACT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 12%

The acceptance rate at Colgate University is 12%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, only 12 are admitted.

This means the school is very selective. Scores are vital to getting past their first round of filters. After that, you will need to impress them beyond just your academic scores.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is extremely selective, getting a high ACT score and GPA is vital to having a chance at getting in. If you don't pass their ACT and GPA requirements, they'll likely reject you without much consideration.

To be safe, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 34 ACT and a 3.88 GPA or higher to be above average.

This is only part of the challenge - after this, you'll need to impress them beyond your academic scores, with your accomplishments and extracurriculars. But if you apply with a 32 ACT or below, you unfortunately have a small chance of getting in.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Colgate University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Colgate University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average ACT scores than Colgate University. If you improve your ACT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Boston College	Chestnut Hill, MA	1485	34
Tufts University	Medford, MA	1500	34
Yale University	New Haven, CT	1540	34
Dartmouth College	Hanover, NH	1500	34
New York University	New York, NY	1520	34
Northeastern University	Boston, MA	1500	34
Cornell University	Ithaca, NY	1520	34

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Colgate University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	1440	33
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	1470	33
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Troy, NY	1428	32
Boston University	Boston, MA	1418	32
Binghamton University	Binghamton, NY	1430	31
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1396	31
Rochester Institute of Technology	Rochester, NY	1352	31

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Colgate University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Colgate University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
University of Massachusetts Amherst	Amherst, MA	1358	30
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1310	29
Syracuse University	Syracuse, NY	1310	29
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
University of Texas at Dallas	Richardson, TX	1291	28

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