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Colby College SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Colby College

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1495

The average composite SAT score for admitted Colby College freshman is 1495 out of 1600. Colby College students have the 35th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1495 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1440 to 1550

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1440 to 1550. The 75th percentile score is 1550 while the 25th percentile score is 1440.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Colby College but we estimate it to be around a 1380 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 760

The average score for Colby College students on the math portion of the SAT is 760 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 730 and the 75th percentile score 790.

Average SAT Reading Score 735

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 760 and the average score for Colby College students is 735.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

36 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Colby College

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Colby College based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 6.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.86.

Can I get into Colby College with a 1550 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1550 or higher is very competitive at Colby College and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 13% or higher.

Can I get into Colby College with a 1500 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1500 to 1540 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 7% to 11%.

Can I get into Colby College with a 1440 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1440 to 1490 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 4% to 7% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Colby College with a 1380 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1380 to 1430 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 3% chance of admission to Colby College. SAT scores below 1380 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Colby College by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 20%
1590 19%
1580 17%
1570 15%
1560 14%
1550 13%
1540 11%
1530 10%
1520 9%
1510 8%
1500 7%
1490 7%
1480 6%
1470 5%
1460 5%
1450 4%
1440 4%
1430 3%
1420 3%
1410 3%
1400 2%
1390 2%
1380 2%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161086 IPEDS survey data for Colby College.