<p>I've visited a couple of times, did an overnight and read a load of student reviews. Apparently the stereotype holds pretty true... if Colgate were more diverse, I would have submitted my deposit a month ago. As it stands, though, the stereotype makes me nervous - I'm not a minority, but I don't want to be drowning in a sea of homogeneity either. </p>
<p>Can any current students provide insight? It's much appreciated.</p>
<p>For starters, when I started Colgate in 2005, it was… fairly “white.” But when I graduated in 2008 and saw prospective students just beforehand, I was very, VERY impressed. Colgate really has done a LOT in just few years to make its campus more ethnically diverse.</p>
<p>And, as lydia08 likes to say, yes, there are guys who wear pink shorts but they are far and few.</p>
<p>Try these threads:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colgate-university/1024026-not-preppie-will-she-fit.html?highlight=colgate+pink+shorts[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colgate-university/1024026-not-preppie-will-she-fit.html?highlight=colgate+pink+shorts</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colgate-university/695367-preppy.html?highlight=colgate+white+preppy[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/colgate-university/695367-preppy.html?highlight=colgate+white+preppy</a></p>
<p>It would appear that Colgate students don’t use this site very much- possibly due to other interests- such as upcoming finals and the Patriot League lacrosse championships.</p>
<p>Anyway Shwoot, what’s your decision with deposits due on 1 May? </p>
<p>About the question of diversity, the colgate.edu Admissions page says:</p>
<p>“The Class of 2014 represents Colgate’s most diverse class year yet. 26.2% of the Class of 2014 self-identified as being from multicultural backgrounds and 8.5% are international students. Colgate’s student body also includes students from 48 states, the District of Columbia, and 36 countries.”</p>
<p>I also see that the faculty are 21% non-white.</p>
<p>How does this apparent stereotype hold true? </p>
<p>Best of success your freshman year, wherever you matriculate!</p>
<p>There are a lot of preppy white kids at Colgate. When I matriculated in 2005, I was in for a total culture shock. You will see a lot of ralph lauren and lacoste golf-type wear, and to suggest otherwise would be grossly misleading. However, you should know two things about 'gate. First, that despite the preppy stereotype, many of these people have a wide variety of interests and can be academically engaging. Of course, with every university, you will have the kids who seem to think a good college education = drinking yourself stupid on a regular basis. However, you will also find a lot of kids who like to go out and have fun who are not your typical frat-kids. Which brings me to my second point: there are a lot of different people on campus. We have a healthy contingent of International students (europeans, south asians, you name it). In addition, it will not be hard for you to find non-preppy american kids either (whether you feel at home with the sporty D1 athletes, science-geeks, or debate-nuts is up to you).</p>
<p>Thank you all for your help! I submitted my deposit yesterday. :]</p>
<p>Congratulations!</p>
<p>Wise move!</p>
<p>I wish I were an incoming Colgate freshman too!</p>
<p>Haha, thanks, ticklemepink!</p>
<p>Congrats, Schwoot! You’ll have a great time.</p>