Colgate University is a private liberal arts college located on 575 acres (2.08km²) in Hamilton Village, Hamilton Township, Madison County, New York, United States. Colgate is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by academic excellence and interdisciplinary inquiry.We changed our name in 1846 to Madison University and became Colgate in 1890, recognizing nearly 70 years of continuous involvement by the Colgate family. The passion for learning, the desire to create and share new knowledge, and the drive to make a difference in the world continue to permeate today's campus.
