Colgate University, founded in 1819, is a highly selective liberal arts university in Hamilton, New York. Enrolling approximately 3,100 undergraduates, Colgate occupies a gorgeous hilltop campus overlooking the rolling hills of central New York. The university is known for its strong sense of campus community, beautiful setting, and outstanding alumni network. Colgate is technically a "university" (it offers some graduate programs) but functions much like a liberal arts college, with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching and small class sizes. The university is particularly strong in economic…