and universities in the United States, and is considered a Hidden Ivy as well as one of the Little Ivies.
=== Admissions ===
For the class of 2026 (entering fall 2022), 21,261 students applied, 2,264 (12%) were admitted, and 841 matriculated. Enrolled students had an average high school GPA of 3.95 out of 4.0, with 72% of students in the top 10% of their class and 91% in top 20%. The middle 50% SAT range was 1460 to 1540, while the ACT composite range was 32 to 35. The university met 100% of the demonstrated need with financial aid. For the admitted students with a total family income of under $125,000, Colgate offers financial aid packages that involve no loan.
=== Reputation and rankings ===
In 2024, U.S. News & World Report ranked Colgate as the 22nd out of 211 best liberal arts colleges in the country, tied with University of Richmond. In 2024, Washington Monthly ranked Colgate 22nd among 194 liberal arts colleges in the U.S. based on its contribution to the public good, as measured by social mobility, …
