Colgate University Top Questions

What is the stereotype of students at Colgate University?

Alex

People think that all Colgate students are rich white jocks from the Northeast. Another perception is that Colgate is a big party school.

Lauren

The Prep Factor. The assumption is that Colgate students come from old money (or substantial money) families, and are thus extremely preppy. Then, there is the stereotype that all Colgate students drink regularly and heavily.

Matthew

On a higher level, that everyone is very preppy and stuck up.

Doug

Most people think of Colgate as a majority white, stylish, upper-middle class group of overachievers.

Rory

business oriented, excessive drinkers, rich and preppy

Allyssa

Everyone is good looking, really smart, works hard, and parties harder.

Maddy

Preppy, rich, athletic students.

Jeff

Work hard, play hard. Drink a lot. Intellectual. Hook-ups, no dating.

Blake

Some stereotypes are that Colgate students are stuckup and preppy. Others include the fact that Colgate students expect things without having to work for them. Alot of the townspeople consider students rude.

Ryan

That there is clicks or "groups of people" That it is a hook up school