
Colgate University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the most recent application year, 2023, stands at 11.95%, with 21,130 applicants and 2,526 students admitted. Historical data shows a downward trend in acceptance rates, dropping from 27.5% in 2020 to 12.43% in 2022, and now the current rate of 11.95%. The 2021 acceptance rate was notably higher at 17.19%, reflecting increasing selectivity over the years. This ongoing decline indicates a more competitive applicant pool, necessitating stronger applications to secure admission.