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Colgate University

Men's D1 Coach: Matt Karweck
Profile
Size
4 / 10
2,958 Undergrads / 2,969 Students
Cost
7 / 10
$23,503 Net Price
Selectivity
10 / 10
23% Admitted
  • Team Conference

    Patriot League

  • College Type

    4-year, Private non-profit

  • Campus Type

    Town: Distant

Student Body
Gender
  • Male
  • Female
Enrollment
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
Geography
  • In-State
  • Out-of-state
  • Foreign
  • Other
Ethnicity
  • White
  • Black
  • Asian
  • Latino
  • Foreign
  • Other
Student-to-faculty Ratio
9 to 1
Return For Sophomore Year
94%
Overall Graduation Rate
91%
Graduate On Time / in 6 Years
88% / 91%
Calendar System
Semester
Religious Affiliation
None
Housing
On campus housing is provided and is required for incoming freshman

Other includes American Indian, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races and unknown race / ethnicity.

Coach Recruiting Interview

Top recruits who are well rounded and lead both on the field and in the classroom can use their grades to open doors, which in lacrosse recruiting is the number of colleges you can play for. We spoke with Colgate University, Head Coach Mike Murphy, about what young players can do in order to continue to grow as a lacrosse player and as an individual.

In his third season at the helm of the Colgate men’s lacrosse program, Coach Murphy has compiled an impressive 31-18 (.632) record and has been to the Patriot League Tournament three times. In 2012 he led the Colgate Raiders to a Patriot League regular-season title. Finishing with a record of 14-4, including a 6-0 road mark, a 6-2 record against nationally-ranked opponents, and a win over undefeated No. 1 Massachusetts in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Prior to becoming the head coach at Colgate University, Murphy, served as an assistant coach at Army. In his seven seasons with the Black Knights, Coach Murphy’s defensive teams consistently ranked among the best both in the Patriot League and nationally. Having coached for and against some best teams in the country, Coach Mike Murphy offers great prospective on the college lacrosse landscape.

What advice do you have for players interested in Division I schools?

Get your grades up; the most important thing is to focus on schoolwork. My advice, even for the young guys who make that early commitment and think the pressure is off them because they’ve already committed to play somewhere is to continue working hard and take Advance Placement and Honors courses in High School that challenge you. The intensity of college and the workload you are expected to handle is an eye opener for many young people and by taking a challenging course load in High School you can better prepare yourself for college.

What is the best way for players to get on your recruiting radar ?

The best way for players to get on my recruiting radar is to be proactive. Show coaches you have an interest in their program. Create a recruiting profile that shows coaches the tournaments and showcases you will be attending as well as any highlight clips you may have. Attend coach’s prospect days, for example the Colgate Prospect day is run like a regular Colgate practice. We limit it to a maximum of 50 players and bring in local DIII coaches to help increase competition and exposure.

What type of player’s do you primarily look for, a raw athlete or refined lacrosse player?

Colgate looks for guys that are going to compete and play hard. There isn’t a perfect model of a lacrosse player that we look for but we are looking for guys who work hard at their game and have begun to hone their skills. Players, who can play both sides of the field and contribute positively on both offense and defense. Midfielders that can play in between the lines and be go both ways. Attackmen who can make crisp clean passes and finish around the cage. Long Poles that can run well and can translate defense into offense. At Colgate, we want guys that are always trying to improve their game and who compete in and out of the classroom.

What areas of player development would you recommend players to focus on?

The areas of development that I would recommend players to work on are first their stick skills. If you’re an athletic kid with polished stick skills then you don’t have to worry as much about that in college. Instead you can worry more about learning the game and how to make your teammates better. Players who constantly work on their stick skills are able to pick up the college game quicker. Take your stick out in the yard and work on your skills by throwing the ball off the wall, the wall will never get tired, I promise. We like to see players who have great lacrosse IQ’s and know the ins and outs of the game. An awesome way to do this is to simply watch lacrosse. There are plenty of ways to stream, watch and learn about the game.

How has the accelerated recruiting landscape impacted your approach to recruiting?

At Colgate before we can fully commit to a player we have to make sure that their academic standing matches their athletic ability. This makes us susceptible to the accelerated recruiting process because we cannot offer scholarships to players until we are positive they can handle the academic rigors of Colgate University. However, accelerated recruiting allows us to find kids that fall through the cracks. Colgate University, which would be considered a midmajor in basketball terms, finds kids that develop late and turn into really good players. Personally, I dislike the accelerated recruiting process because of the negative effects it has on the players and their families.

The accelerated recruiting process pressures young players into making a decision early in their lacrosse careers before really finding out more information about the school. Factors such as distance, cost, style of play, academics are all important parts of making your college decision. I believe the accelerated recruiting process is the cause for players making regretful decisions and the reason for transfer rates in college increasing.

Great, thanks Coach Murphy. Any final thoughts?

As a coach you want players who come into your program and are willing to accept roles. Take Peter Baum for example, arguably the best player in Colgate Men’s Lacrosse history, Peter made a conscious decision to go to Colgate University and was able to play and start all four years. It’s all about finding the right fit and deciding on a school were you can see the field and make a positive impact on the program.

ConnectLAX is a third party recruiting service and not affiliated with or endorsed by Colgate University or Mike Murphy.

Team Road Trips

The team predominantly travels up and down on the East Coast. Road games are played in Burlington, VT, Worcester, MA and Baltimore. Other trips in the past include Bethlehem, PA and Michigan.

Recruit Commits
2024
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
James "Fischer" Burke Marin Academy Kentfield, CA Mid, Faceoff
Freddy Fowler Gonzaga College High School Bethesda, MD Att
 
2023
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
Brody Burrell Blue Ridge School Surrey, BC Goal
Wylie Warchol The Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT Mid
Sam Barton Downingtown East High School Lionville, PA Def
Tommy Arata Georgetown Prep North Bethesda, MD Mid
Zachary Hepworth Avon Old Farms School Avon, CT Faceoff
Liam Connor Manhasset Manhasset, NY Mid
 
2022
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
Ben Thomas St Augustine Preparatory School Marlton, NJ LSM
William Rose Seton Hall Prep Morristown, NJ Def, LSM
Larkin Divine LC Anderson High School Austin, TX Goal
John Hartzell Rye High School, Rye NY Rye, NY Faceoff, Mid
Hunter Drouin Pinkerton Academy Derry, NH Att
Wiley Bryant Bellevue High School Bellevue, WA Mid
Miller Marks Austin High School Austin , TX Mid
Charlie Lohman Blessed Trinity High School Roswell, GA Mid
Rocco Schramm Monte vista high school Alamo, CA Def, LSM
Dean Scalamandre Council Rock North Newtown, PA Mid
Cam Essensa St. Michael's College School Toronto, ON Att
Jack Gerber Colorado Academy Denver, CO Att
Ryan Bilello Manasquan HS Manasquan, NJ Def
Ryan Favaro Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH Att
Andrew Heubeck The Hun School of Princeton Princeton, NJ Att, Mid
 
2021
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
Joe Azelby Eastlake High School Sammamish, WA Def
Vin Maxwell Lake Washington Highschool Kirkland, WA Att
Donnie Tedesco Delbarton Essex Fells, NJ Mid
Brett Reynolds Chapel Hill High School Chapel Hill, NC Faceoff
Brandon Ventarola Mount Sinai Mount Sinai, NY Mid
Ethan Cronk Ridgewood High School (NJ) Ridgewood, NJ Faceoff
Will Hoyt Tabor Academy Marion, MA Mid
 
2020
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
 
2019
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
 
2018
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
 
2017
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
 
2016
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
 
2015
  
HS
Hometown
Position(s)
Unofficial list from public sources and recruit submissions.
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Events By Colgate University Coaches
Sep 30 '18
Hamilton, NY
 
Men's 13-18
Oct 20 '18
Newtown Square, PA
 
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Oct 28 '18
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Men's 13-18
Sep 15 '19
Hamilton, NY
 
Men's 13-18
Location
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  • Albany New York Area
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Where Grads Work
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What Grads Do
  • Education
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  • Research
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Overall Experience
Student Life
Professor Rating
Academics
Athletics
Campus
Academics
Test Scores
SAT
Critical Reading
640 - 720
Math
670 - 770
Total
1350 - 1500
ACT
English
31 - 35
Math
28 - 32
Composite
31 - 34

This range represents the middle half of incoming freshman from the 25th to 75th percentile. The writing component is now optional and no longer reported.

GPA
SAT Math
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ACT

This distribution represents incoming freshman test scores and GPA on 4.0 scale.

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Admissions
 
Total
Male
Female
Applicants 9,951 4,714 5,237
% Admitted 23% 20% 25%
% Admits That Enroll 35% 37% 34%
Incoming Freshman Average GPA 3.69
  • Accepted
  • Denied
  • Applied
  • Waitlisted
  • Admission Considerations
     
    Required
    Recommended Rec.
    High School GPA
    High School Rank
    High School Transcript
    College Prep Classes
    Recommendations
    Demonstrate Competencies
    Admission Test Scores
    Other Tests (Wonderlic, etc.)
    TOEFL (English proficiency)
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    Majors / Programs

    Degrees offered by popularity. Type = Bachelor.

    Social Sciences (35%)
    Biological & Biomedical Sciences (13%)
    Political Science and Government, General (11%)
    Economics, General (8%)
    Physical Sciences (7%)
    Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (6%)
    Psychology (6%)
    Neuroscience (5%)
    Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (5%)
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (4%)
    History (4%)
    History, General (4%)
    Natural Resources & Conservation (4%)
    Philosophy & Religious Studies (4%)
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General (4%)
    Computer Science (3%)
    Computer & Information Sciences (3%)
    Athlete graduation rate
    Financial
    Net Price

    Average net price = sticker price - financial aid.

    $23,503

    Average net price by income for incoming freshman receiving financial aid.

    Net price for all students (private non-profit and for profit institutions).

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    Sticker Price

    Sticker price = estimated total cost of attendance.

     
    Undergraduate
     
    On Campus
    Tuition & Fees$58,045
    Books & Supplies$1,100
    Cost of Living$14,540
    Personal Expenses$1,330
     
    Sticker Price$75,015

    Personal expenses includes laundry, transportation, entertainment and furnishings.

    Financial Aid

    51% of full-time, incoming freshman receive financial aid.

     
    Receiving Aid %
    Avg. Aid Amount
    Type of Aid
    Grant or Scholarship42%$48,772
    Federal Grants13%$6,072
    Pell Grants13%$5,101
    Other Federal3%$3,959
    State & Local Grants9%$4,434
    Institutional Grants42%$46,527
     
    Student Loans23%$7,289
    Federal Loans21%$3,531
    Other Loans4%$20,580

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    All financials shown for full-time, incoming freshman.

     
    Total Amount
    Per Student
    Endowment
    Financial Assets $924 Million $311,083

    Value of endowment assets at fiscal year end.

    Debt

    Total federal debt after graduation for undergrad borrowers: $16,125.

    Total cumulative student debt by percentile.

     
    Total Principal
    Monthly Payment
    10 Year Repayment $15,500 $171

    Most student loans have a grace period before repayment begins.

    3 Year Avg. Default Rate: 1.7%

    Avg. rate for colleges with lacrosse is 5.1%.

    Total federal debt excludes private student loans and parent PLUS loans. Cumulative debt cohort includes 516 students.

    Salary

    Earnings 10 years after enrollment: $63,600

    Earnings of former students working by percentile.

    Earnings of former students who received federal financial aid. Figures shown are median.

    Payback

    How long until this college investment pays off: 3.98 years.

    Median debt and foregone earnings divided by median earnings. Foregone earnings assumes 4 years to graduation; at this school, 88% of students graduate on time.

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    Campus Safety
     
    On Campus
    In Residence Halls In Res. Halls
    Criminal Offenses
    Murder - -
    Negligent Manslaughter - -
    Rape 4 4
    Fondling 4 3
    Incest - -
    Statutory Rape - -
    Robbery - -
    Aggravated Assault 1 1
    Burglary 12 11
    Motor Vehicle Theft - -
    Arson 1 -

    In Residence Halls are a subset of On Campus statistics. Murder includes non-negligent manslaughter.

    The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here. Statistics represent 3-year average data.

    Data from The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

    Carnegie Classifications
    Category
    Classification
    Basic ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
    Undergrad InstructionArts & sciences focus, some graduate coexistence
    Graduate InstructionPostbaccalaureate: Education-dominant, with Arts & Sciences
    Enrollment ProfileVery high undergraduate
    Undergrad ProfileFour-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
    Size and SettingFour-year, small, highly residential

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