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Overview

Colby College
Location Waterville, ME
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 2,299
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #44
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website colby.edu
Team Colors          

Costs

Colby College
Tuition (In State) $60,840
Tuition (Out of State) $60,840
Room & Board $16,330
Avg Net Price $16,951
Avg Grant Aid $61,714
% Receiving Grant Aid 41%

Admission

Colby College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 16,890
Admitted 1,286
Acceptance Rate 7.6%
Enrolled % 52.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.86
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 32/34
SAT Range 1430/1540
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2025

Academics

Colby College
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (23%)
  • General Studies (13%)
  • Biology (10%)
  • English and Literature (8%)
  • Physical Sciences (7%)

Outcomes

Colby College
Graduation Rate 91%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $73,400
Making Student Loan Payments 88%
Median Student Loan Debt $19,345
Median Loan Payment $200

Diversity

Colby College
% Men 48%
% Women 52%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 62%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 11%
% Unknown Race 7%

Students

Colby College
% In-State 7%
% Out-of-State 79%

Campus

Colby College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/