School profile
Colgate University Lacrosse
Colgate University in Hamilton, New York fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Patriot League. The school admits 14 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,430 to 1,540, and enrolls 3,180 undergraduates.
Location
Hamilton, NY
Admit rate
14%
SAT range
1,430-1,540
Undergraduates
3,180
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
| Women's | Division 1 | Patriot League |
How Colgate University compares
With a 14 percent admit rate, Colgate University is more selective than 93 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,430 and 1,540 on the SAT, or 33 to 34 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 3,180 undergraduates, it is the 32nd largest of the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 8 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Colgate University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- American University62% admit · SAT 1,280-1,460
- Boston University11% admit · SAT 1,420-1,530
- Bucknell University29% admit · SAT 1,310-1,470
- College of the Holy Cross18% admit · SAT 1,240-1,410
- Georgetown University13% admit · SAT 1,390-1,550
- Lafayette College31% admit · SAT 1,350-1,500
- Lehigh University26% admit · SAT 1,370-1,500
- Loyola University Maryland75% admit · SAT 1,200-1,370
Common questions
Does Colgate University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Colgate University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Hamilton, New York, competing in the Patriot League. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Colgate University?
Colgate University admits 14 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 93 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,430 to 1,540. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Colgate University?
Colgate University enrolls 3,180 undergraduates, the 32nd largest among the 74 lacrosse schools in New York with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.