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Location & Contact
Address
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8840
United States
Waterville, ME 04901-8840
United States
Contact
Phone: 207-859-4000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
19,187
Applied
1,360
Accepted
2,412
Enrolled
Female Admissions
9,785
Females Applied
670
Females Accepted
7%
Male Admissions
9,391
Males Applied
690
Males Accepted
7%
Applying
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 3rd | April 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | February 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | July 1st | August 1st | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 720 | 760 | ||
| SAT Math | 740 | 790 | ||
| ACT Composite | 32 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
69,830
Private
Fees
3,080
Full-time student fees
18,740
Room & board
9,710
Room only
Financial Aid
69,458
Avg. Financial Aid Package
72,021
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
72,720
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,642
Avg. Loan Aid
474
Avg. Grant Aid
67,614
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,412
Total Undergrad students
11%
International Students
93%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.85% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 57.89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.18% |
| Asian | 10.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
| Two or more races | 7.49% |
| Other | 3.37% |
Gender
Male (48.84%)
Female (51.16%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 95% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Student Services
Personal/psychological counseling
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Rowing | | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Sailing | No | | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | No | | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Fencing | No | | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Rowing | No | No | No |
| Rugby | No | | No |
| Sailing | No | | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | | No |
Faculty
249
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 236
Part-time - 13
Male - 112
Female - 134
Colby College