Colgate University is a private liberal arts college in Hamilton, New York. The college was founded in 1819 as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York and operated under that name until 1823, when it was renamed Hamilton Theological and Literary Institution, often called Hamilton College, then Madison College, and its present name since 1890. Colgate University is among the 100 most selective colleges and universities in the United States, and is considered a Hidden Ivy as well as one of the Little Ivies. Colgate now enrolls nearly 3,000 students in 56 undergraduate majors that culminate in a Bachelor of Arts degree. The student body is 54% female and 46% male students who participate in over 200 clubs and organizations. While Colgate offers almost an entirely undergraduate program, it also has a small graduate program in Master of Arts in Teaching. Colgate competes in NCAA Division I sports and is part of the Patriot League athletic conference.
| Former names | Baptist Education Society of the State of New York, (1819–1823), Hamilton Literary & Theological Institution, (1823–1846), Madison University, (1846–1890) |
| Motto | Deo ac Veritati (Latin) |
| Motto (English) | For God and for Truth |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1819 |
| Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $1.19 billion (2022) |
| President | Brian W. Casey |
| Academic staff | 355 (2018) |
| Undergraduates | 2,958 (2018) |
| Postgraduates | 11 (2018) |
| Campus | Rural, 575 acres |
| Colors | Maroon & white |
| Mascot | Raider |
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Private liberal arts school that offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and is often considered a 'little ivy' university. It has been ranked as one of the most selective colleges and universities in all of the US.
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The university was originally known as the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York. In 2018, the school saw around 3,000 students enrolled.
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Colgate University Category.. Universities and colleges in Madison County, New York.
Información más reciente sobre Colgate University actualizada el 09 de Mayo, 2023.
