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Acceptance Rate History
Colgate University
NY · Current rate: 12%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.95% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 12.43% | 21,109 | 2,624 |
| 2021 | 17.19% | 17,540 | 3,015 |
| 2020 | 27.47% | 8,583 | 2,358 |
| 2019 | 22.58% | 9,951 | 2,247 |
| 2018 | 24.93% | 9,716 | 2,422 |
| 2017 | 28.14% | 8,542 | 2,404 |
| 2016 | 28.78% | 8,394 | 2,416 |
| 2015 | 27.36% | 8,724 | 2,387 |
| 2014 | 26.24% | 8,717 | 2,287 |
| 2013 | 26.38% | 8,374 | 2,209 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Colgate University's acceptance rate has decreased from 26.4% in 2013 to 11.9% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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