Colby College

Warterville, Maine
4-year Private university
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Overview

Colby College is a private institution established in 1813 with rural setting located at Waterville. It is ranked 25 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar. There are approximately 100 student-run clubs and organizations on campus, ranging from the Colby Ballroom Dance Club to the Society Organized Against Racism. Colby has more than 50 majors across more than 20 academic departments. The most popular majors are biology, economics, English, history, global studies, government and psychology. Colby’s 4-1-4 academic calendar features the Jan Plan, a four-week term during which students can pursue an internship, independent study or focused course work.

#25 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Warterville, Maine
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1813
Selectivity Very High
Size Small
2,299 Undergraduates
Website http://www.colby.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$82,050
Cost of Attendance
$25,530
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $55,210
Outstate Tuition Fee $55,210
Room and Board Fees $17,120
$40,454 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

8% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition ApplicationQuestbrige Application

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is your first language or your current language of instruction

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
02
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$70,197 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$63,002 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $82,050
40% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Colby National Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Eligibility National Merit Scholarship finalists, recognized by the NMS Corporation and Colby College
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Academic good standing
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholars (Opportunity Grants)
Total Worth $3,000
Eligibility enable successful applicants to design their own academic, research, internship, or service experience during the summer of their sophomore or junior year, or during a January term.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available
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Students

2,299 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
94% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
84% Students graduate within 6 years