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Colby College

Colby College is a small, private institution located in Waterville, me. Founded in 1813, Colby College offers undergraduate degrees in 38 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,299 undergraduates
cost $63,520 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Colby College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 7.6%
SAT score average 1501
ACT score average 33
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Colby College is known for one of its top majors: Political Science and Government. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Mathematics and Statistics
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Political Science and Government
Economics
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Computer Science
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,520
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,330
Books & supplies $850
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $81,550
Average financial aid package $69,458
Estimated cost $12,092 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,520
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,330
Books & supplies $850
Other expenses $850
Cost of attendance* $81,550
Average financial aid package $69,458
Estimated cost $12,092 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Colby College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,299, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

2,282

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
53%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Colby College, students love their Colby Outing Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840
phone 207-859-4000
address www.colby.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Colby outing club

Student programming board

Student government association

International club

Colby dancers

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Colby College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Colby College?

Colby College is located in Waterville, me.

What is the acceptance rate at Colby College? 

The acceptance rate for Colby College is 8%.

What’s the average GPA for Colby College?

The average high school GPA for Colby College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Colby College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Colby College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $326,200.

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