Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Colgate is 1.6× more selective than Lafayette
Acceptance rate - 2
Colgate's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than Lafayette's
SAT midpoint - 3
Colgate's yield is 2 pts higher than Lafayette's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- ColgateHighly selective
- LafayetteVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 26.5–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- ColgateTest-optional
- LafayetteTest-optional
How they read a record
Colgate
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 68% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Lafayette
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 37% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Colgate | Lafayette |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Important |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Important |
| Essay | Important | Important |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Colgate University (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Colgate University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Lafayette College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why