Overview
Founded in 1813, Colby College is one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, serving only undergraduates. Colby’s academic programs, including 45 majors and 35 minors, are anchored to the world’s most complex challenges. Colby’s campus experience is built on a culture of shared success. Newly developed programs include the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, computational biology, and digital humanities.
Colby is committed to ensuring the most talented students from all backgrounds have access to the best possible education. Colby meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need without loans. DavisConnects guarantees all students have access to at least one internship, research experience, and global experience related to their areas of interest during their time at Colby, and provides individual advising to all Colby students beginning in their first year. Colby has no application fee, no extra supplements to submit, and test scores are optional.
Acceptance Rate:
8%
Average Net Price:
$18,552
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1456
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $66,600 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $66,600 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
14%
Average Aid Per Year
$61,714
14%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,268
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$59,495
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2469
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,268
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$64,841,852
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$51,700
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
10%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,426
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,747
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
Students receiving federal loans
9%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,311
Average Other Loans Per Year
$26,634
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
16890
Students Applied
3%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
11
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | December 15 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | May 1 |
| Other | January 1 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1456
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,299
Total Number of Undergrads
2,299
0
100
89%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
90%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
47
Faculty Overview
0
100
100%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
47
Countries Represented
77
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
11%
Student Organizations
125
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
97%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
96%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Mules
School Colors
blue and grey
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New England Small College Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
364
Total Female Athletes
296
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
19
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Skiing-Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
Colby College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$71,000
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Portland
Lewiston
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Wayfair
Colby College
Massachusetts General Hospital
Citigroup
Collective Health
Top 5 Sectors
Financial Services
Government, Law, and Consulting
Health & Medicine
Media & Communications
STEM
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,747
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingColby College provides a safe and welcoming environment to prospective and new students as well as an experience that is unique, challenging, and gratifying. The largest classes at Colby are probably the introductory science courses, which take place in rather large lecture halls, but most commonly the student to faculty ratio is 10 : 1. Finally, Colby has hundreds of established clubs, service opportunities, sports teams, and campus-wide events, but continues to approve new extra curricular activities at the student body's request.
Angela from Bronx, NY
Colby's work load is understandable for a college, and entirely reasonable. With good time management skills, it is very easy to get everything done. I am learning so much; three of my classes this semester are discussion-based and I very much enjoy that aspect of learning not only from the professor, but from each other. My lecture class is interesting as well; my professor keeps the lecture interesting with his witticisms and examples. All of them are willing to help students outside of class and are very personable.
Priscilla from Waterville, ME
I am definitely learning here at Colby. Even after coming from a very good private school in the southeast, math and science continue to be a challenge for me. There are so many different types of classes and ideas just floating around the campus. The whole vibe of the place is educational.
Kristen from Atlanta, GA
The people here are generally nice. Classes are fairly challenging and give a fair amount of homework. Students generally don't get off campus as often as they might at other (more urban) schools, which builds a greater sense of community, but also creates a bit of a bubble.
Isaac from Western NC
There are a wide variety of classes, great professors who are willing to meet with you outside of class if you need extra help. I am currently struggling to find what I want to major in because so many things interest me!
Chelsea from Centennial, CO
colby perfectly encompasses the liberal arts with plenty of research and internship opportunities. the campus, people, and staff/faculty are all truly beautiful on the inside and out. people are constantly looking out for you, while still keeping a competitive edge on athletics and academics.
Bridget from Eliot, ME
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