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Colgate University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Colgate enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,790
Total Cost of Attendance	$87,070

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$6,086	$24,344
$30-48k	$2,678	$10,712
$48-75k	$13,617	$54,468
$75-110k	$21,831	$87,324
$110k+	$48,234	$192,936

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Colgate University

13.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$15,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Colgate University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$85,139

Median Earnings (10yr)

$15,000

Median Debt

5.7x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Colgate University — 5.7x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Colgate University True Cost by Family Income

13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Colgate enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$6,086	$24,344
$30-48k	$2,678	$10,712
$48-75k	$13,617	$54,468
$75-110k	$21,831	$87,324
$110k+	$48,234	$192,936

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,790
Total Cost of Attendance	$87,070

Financial Aid & Student Debt

13.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$15,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$64,949

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Colgate University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Colgate University actually cost per year?

Colgate University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $87,070/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $18,489/yr, a 79% discount off sticker price.

Does Colgate University offer good financial aid?

13% of Colgate University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Colgate University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Colgate University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Colgate University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $6,086/yr at Colgate University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $48,234/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Colgate University worth the cost?

Colgate University graduates earn a median of $85,139 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $348,280 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.