Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Waterville, Maine |
| Online | colby.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 15,857 prospective students applied, and 1,407 were granted admission. Of those admitted 667 enrolled in the school. 2,262 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $58,640 plus fees of $2,580. Colby College is ranked 40 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Colby College is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Colby College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#40 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Maine
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Maine
#11 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Maine
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1400/1530 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
| Other Fees | $2,580 |
| Room and Board | $15,745 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,665 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| General Studies | 13% |
| Biology | 10% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
| Physical Sciences | 7% |
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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.
Current students may use the Colby College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.