Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $67,024
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $67,024
- Average Net Price
- $29,107
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 12.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $16,790
- Books & Supplies
- $1,524
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $85,338
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $15,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $159/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 12.2%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $3,341 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,345 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,685 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $31,027 |
| $110,001+ | $53,119 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than Colgate's $85,338 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $29,107 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,341 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $53,119. Over four years, that's $13,344 versus $212,476. The school targets aid strategically - only 12.68% receive need-based help, but those who qualify get an average institutional grant of $53,086.
Graduates leave with a median debt of just $15,000, creating monthly payments around $159. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $46,979, which jump to $85,139 within a decade. The school's 86.47% loan repayment rate reflects this earning power. Low-income students get the best deal here - strong liberal arts education with minimal debt. Wealthy families pay premium prices for the Colgate network and campus experience.
Graduates leave with a median debt of just $15,000, creating monthly payments around $159. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $46,979, which jump to $85,139 within a decade. The school's 86.47% loan repayment rate reflects this earning power. Low-income students get the best deal here - strong liberal arts education with minimal debt. Wealthy families pay premium prices for the Colgate network and campus experience.
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