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Colby College
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  • 4 Year
  • WATERVILLE, ME

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

4000 MAYFLOWER HILL DR
WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
From Colby College

Founded in 1813, Colby College is one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, serving only undergraduates. Colby’s academic programs, including 57 majors and 36 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.

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Colby College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 2
Acceptance Rate
8%
SAT Range
1430-1540
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$16,951 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$61,714 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
46%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
98%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 105 responses
92%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 115 responses
41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 115 responses

Majors

Interdisciplinary Innovation

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It’s the hallmark of the liberal arts experience: the opportunity to explore your interests broadly and to specialize in the field (or fields) of your interest. At Colby our centers, partners, and multidisciplinary curriculum gives you the flexibility to always be discovering and the skills and connections you need to stake your path.

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,299 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
16%
Varsity Athletes
32%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 84 responses
  • Unique, outdoorsy, and a little nerdy
    25%
  • Passionate about something
    18%
  • Work hard and play hard
    15%
  • Outgoing and friendly
    12%
  • Work really hard and Play even harder
    11%
  • Friendly, laid back, yet hard working
    7%
  • Nerdy
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
93%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 108 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 121 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 84 responses
  • Explore your interests freely
    19%
  • Intellectual
    14%
  • Supportive
    12%
  • Underrated
    12%
  • White, Outdoorsy, but Welcoming
    11%
  • Athletic, Smart, Quirky, Likes having fun
    10%
  • Nerdy
    6%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
88%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 83 responses

Colby College Reviews

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