Colby College

Colby College

Waterville, ME

location

Private

type

Small

setting

52%

48%

student ratio

1,917

total students

Tuition Cost $50,890 | $50,890

in-state | out-of-state

Average Financial Aid Package $48,467

January 1

fall application deadline

15%

acceptance rate

Most Difficult

admission difficulty

Average test scores for all first-year students that were accepted and enrolled.

710

sat math

700

sat reading

Not
Reported

sat writing

act composite

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Majors & Degrees

Degrees Offered

Bachelor's

Associate's

Area and ethnic studies

African American/Black Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
American Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Asian Studies (East)
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Latin American Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Russian Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Women's Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Biological/life sciences

Biochemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Biology/Biological Sciences
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Computational Biology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Environmental Biology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Molecular Biology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Neuroscience
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Computer and information sciences

Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Education

Education
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

English

Creative Writing
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
English
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Foreign languages and literature

Classics and Classical Languages
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
French
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
German
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Spanish
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

History

History
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Interdisciplinary studies

Ancient Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
International/Global Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Science, Technology and Society
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Mathematics and statistics

Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Natural resources/environmental science

Environmental Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Environmental Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Natural Resources/Conservation Related
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Philosophy and religious studies

Philosophy
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Religious Studies
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Physical sciences

Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Environmental Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Geology/Earth Science
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Physics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Psychology

Psychology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Social sciences

Anthropology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Economics
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Sociology
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Visual and performing arts

Art
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Dramatic/Theater Arts
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Fine/Studio Arts
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
Music
Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

Admissions

15% of applicants are admitted.

Acceptance Rate

Applied11,190
Accepted1,767
Acceptance Rate15%
Enrolled1,917
Female Applicants5,916
Females Accepted913
Female Acceptance Rate15%
Male Applicants5,274
Males Accepted854
Male Acceptance Rate16%

Applying

Application Fee $0
Required for All Essay or personal statement
Transcript of high school record
Letter(s) of recommendation
Required for Some
Average high school GPA for first-year freshman

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 1st April 1st --
Out-of-state Fall freshmen April 1st --
Early decision plan November 15th December 15th --
Other early decision plan January 1st February 15th --
Transfer March 1st May 15th --

Test Scores Accepted

Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 700 670 740
SAT Math 710 670 760
SAT Writing
ACT Composite 32 31 33
* 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

In-state tuition *$50,890
Out-of-state tuition *$50,890
In-district tuitionN/A
* Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.

Fees

Full-time student fees$2,230
Room and board *$13,660
Room only *Not Reported
* Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
Tuition pre-payment planNo
Tuition payment plans offeredInstallments
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Package:$48,467
Average Freshman Financial Aid Package:$51,118
Average International Student Financial Aid Package:$50,211
Average Grant Aid:$433
Average Scholarship and/or Grant Aid Awarded:$46,775
Percentage of Students with Need who Receive Financial Aid:99%
Average Percentage of Financial Need Met: 100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met: 99%

Student Body

Gender

Total Undergraduate Students1,917
Male Student Percentage48%
Female Student Percentage52%

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino7.3%
Black or African American3.91%
White or Caucasian63.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native.42%
Asian7.15%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.16%
Two or more races4.59%
Unknown or International Student2.35%

Other Student Statistics

International Breakout10.33% representing 52 other countries
Out-of-state Students89% out-of-state student

Campus Life

Housing

College-owned housing available Yes
Housing Requirements None
Housing options Coed housing , Special housing for disabled, Cooperative housing
Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 95%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Yes
Drama / theater group Yes
Student-run radio station Yes
Student-run television station No
Marching band No
Choral groups Yes

Student Services

Legal services No
Health clinic Yes
Personal / psychological counseling Yes
Women's center Yes

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities No
Greek sororities No
Local fraternities No
Local sororities No
Other organizations No
Most popular organizations Outing Club, volunteer center, WMHB-FM (College Radio Station), Student Government, Powder and Wig (theater)

Campus Security and Safety

24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
Students patrols Yes
Late-night transport / escort services Yes
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
Other campus lighting, student emergency response team, self-defense class, property ID program, party monitors