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Colby College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Maine

Colby College

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
7.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹65,37,667Out-of-state
Students
2,407Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

About

Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine, United States. Founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, it was renamed Waterville College in 1821. The donations of philanthropist Gardner Colby saw the institution renamed again to Colby University before settling on its current name, reflecting its liberal arts college curriculum, in 1899. Approximately 2,400 students, representing more than 45 states and 80 countries, are enrolled annually. The college offers 58 major fields of study and 38 minors.
Located in central Maine, the 714-acre Neo-Georgian campus sits atop Mayflower Hill and overlooks downtown Waterville and the Kennebec River Valley. Along with fellow Maine institutions Bates College and Bowdoin College, Colby competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium.

Admissions planning estimate

7.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 0.5%–17.1%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 6.83%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 6.8% (1,215/17,786; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

7 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 19,187
Offered a place 1,360
Enrolled 628

46.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1460-1550
4001600
ACT composite32-34
136

What a year costs

₹82,97,952 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹65,37,667
  • Housing₹16,80,443
  • Books & supplies₹79,842
Sticker price ₹82,97,952
After aid (average) ₹16,13,752

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹65,37,667
Out-of-state ₹65,37,667

Average aid awarded: ₹73,26,695 a year.

Outcomes and support

93.7%
Retention
88.8%
Graduation
43%
Get financial aid
91%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 54.9%
Asian 10.2%
Hispanic 8.4%
Multiracial 7.1%
African American 4.8%
Unknown 3.2%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 15 Nov 2026 In 3 days
  2. Early decision II 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days
  3. Regular decision 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days
  4. Financial aid 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  5. Decisions out 1 Apr 2027 In 140 days

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Computer Interactionbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Statisticsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate7.09%
Total Applicants19187
Admitted Applicants1360
Enrolled Applicants628
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedNo
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-15
Early Decision II Date2027-01-04
Regular Decision Date2027-01-04
Financial Aid Date2027-01-15
Decision Notification Date2027-04-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1460
SAT Composite 75th %1550
ACT Composite 25th %32
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹65,37,667
Out-of-State Tuition₹65,37,667
Average Housing Cost₹16,80,443
Books & Supplies₹79,842
Average Net Price₹16,13,752
Students Receiving Aid43%
Average Aid Awarded₹73,26,695
Out-of-State Students91%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.78%
Asian10.22%
Hispanic8.39%
White54.88%
Multiracial7.1%
Native American0.17%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International11.18%
Unknown Race3.2%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate88.79%
Retention Rate93.65%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates2407

Contact

Street Address4000 Mayflower Hl
ZIP Code04901
Phone(207) 859-4800
Websitehttps://www.colby.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/