Colgate University

Hamilton, New York · ★ — / 5 Overall

Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's

Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York, United States, founded in 1819. It enrolls approximately 3,200 students in undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and also offers a small Master of Arts in Teaching program; its athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Patriot League and ECAC Hockey.

Ranking: #22 National Liberal Arts Colleges▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #22 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #24 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
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Ranked #48 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗

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