What division is Colgate?

Colgate competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Patriot League.

What GPA do you need for Colgate?

The average GPA at Colgate is 3.8. This is a highly selective academic program.

Colgate has an enrollment of approximately 3,122 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Colgate?

Colgate has an acceptance rate of 14%.

How do I get recruited to play at Colgate?

To get recruited at Colgate, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Colgate's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Colgate

Hamilton, NYFCSPatriot League

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

3,122

Enrollment

3.8

Avg GPA

14%

Acceptance

91%

Graduation

93%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.8+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Colgate is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Patriot League, located in Hamilton, NY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Colgate, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.8

Graduation

91%

Acceptance

14%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Avg SAT

1,480

Retention

93%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$64,949

Coaching Staff84 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Colgate Athletics

Colgate is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Hamilton, NY, competing in the Patriot League. With an enrollment of 3,122 students, Colgate offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Colgate, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Colgate is 3.8. The school maintains a 91% graduation rate.

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