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 |
Colby College, established in 1813, is a private liberal arts college located in Waterville, Maine, about 78 miles north of Portland. The college's rural, 714-acre campus is noted for its Georgian Revival architecture and a significant percentage of the student body lives on campus across 26 residence halls. Known for its rigorous academic programs, Colby offers a range of majors, with particular strengths in Environmental Science and Policy, International Studies, and Government. Its academic environment is characterized by a low student-to-faculty ratio and a selective admissions process. Though not predominantly known for its athletics, Colby competes in the NCAA Division III as the Mules, with a variety of sports offered to students.
In the most recent statistical year 16,890 prospective students applied, and 1,286 were granted admission. Of those admitted 673 enrolled in the school. 2,299 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 0 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $60,840 plus fees of $2,680. Colby College is ranked 44 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Colby College is rated within the top 10% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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SAT | 1430/1540 |
ACT | 32/34 |
Estimated GPA | 3.86 |
Applications Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
Applicant Competition | Extreme |
Application Fee | $0 |
Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $850 |
Other Fees | $2,680 |
Room and Board | $16,330 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $850 |
Total One Year Cost | $81,550 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2024