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Paying for Colgate

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Colgate actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Colgate for families earning under $175,000 a year. Colgate Commitment (eff. Fall 2026): free tuition for families under $175k, no loans under $200k; meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students including internationals.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Colgate's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$3,341/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$3,006/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$16,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$33,000/yr after aid
$110k+$54,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$87,070
Tuition & fees$66,622
Room & board$17,610
Average net price$29,055
Students on aid34%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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