How much does it cost to attend?
Sticker Price
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,870 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $2,410 |
| Room and Board | $14,720 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $800 |
Annual Prices
The annual list price to attend Colby College on a full time basis for 2018/2019 is $73,600 for all students regardless of their residency. This fee is comprised of $54,870 for tuition, $14,720 room and board, $800 for books and supplies and $2,410 for other fees. Out of state tuition for Colby College is $54,870, the same as Maine residents.
All price data is sourced from the 2019/2020 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.
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Net Price
Net price is indicative of what it actually costs to attend Colby College when typical grants and scholarships are considered. The net price varies by family income and financial need.
Average Net Price 2018/2019
| Family Income | Net Price Paid |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,335 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $3,467 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,107 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,413 |
| $110,000+ | $38,621 |
The average reported annual net price for Colby College for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $19,592 in 2018/2019. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses
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Financial Aid
44% of full-time undergrad Colby College received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $51,610 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 13% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,330 and 23% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $2,285.
| Type | Avg./Student | Students Receiving |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grant and Scholarship Aid | $51,610 | 44% |
| Institutional Grants and Scholarships | $50,717 | 43% |
| Pell Grants | $4,704 | 14% |
| Other Federal Grants | $1,956 | 11% |
| State and Local Grants | $1,350 | 2% |
| Federal Student Loans | $5,330 | 13% |
| Other Student Loans | $2,285 | 23% |
Student Loans
To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Colby College, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $78,796. The loan balance of $78,796 is a four year multiple of the $19,699 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $752 could be required to satisfy your student loan.
Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 2.75%.
| Example Loan | $78,796 |
| Stafford Loan Interest Rate | 2.75% |
| Time to Pay Off Student Loan | 10 years |
| Example Monthly Payment | $751.80 |
| Total Interest Paid | $11,420.09 |
| Sum of All Loan Payments | $90,216.09 |
Projected 4 Year Degree Price
4 Year Sticker Price
| Year | All Residents |
|---|---|
| 1 | $73,600 |
| 2 | $76,686 |
| 3 | $79,902 |
| 4 | $83,252 |
Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Colby College to be $294,400 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 4.2% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.
Tuition Payment Plans Available
| Tuition Payment Plan | Yes |
| Prepaid Tuition Plan | No |
| Alternative Tuition Plan | Yes |
| Guaranteed Tuition Plan | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161086 IPEDS survey data for Colby College.