by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Colgate will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Colgate this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 2,958 undergraduate students at Colgate University is 363 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 9 to 1 which places Colgate University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Colgate University , there are 9 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (93.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (99.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Colgate University compares to the national average
Colgate University offers 54 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 43 majors within 16 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Colgate University awarded 904 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 133 | 133 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 79 | 79 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 53 | 53 |
| General English Literature | 0 | 49 | 49 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 0 | 43 | 43 |
Find out what Colgate University's top fields of study and majors are