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Overview
Colby College is a 4-year institution located in Waterville, ME, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8840
United States
Waterville, ME 04901-8840
United States
Contact
Phone: 207-859-4000
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African-american/black Studies |
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American/united States Studies/civilization |
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East Asian Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Russian Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Computational Biology |
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Ecology And Evolutionary Biology |
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Environmental Biology |
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Molecular Biology |
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Neuroscience |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics And Statistics |
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Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient Studies/civilization |
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International/globalization Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Science, Technology And Society |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Natural Resources Conservation And Research, Other |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astrophysics |
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Chemistry, General |
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Environmental Chemistry |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
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Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Music, Other |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
15,857
Applied
1,407
Accepted
2,262
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,760
Females Applied
753
Females Accepted
9%
Male Admissions
7,097
Males Applied
654
Males Accepted
9%
Applying
0
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 3 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | |
Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | April 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 720 | 690 | 750 | |
SAT Math | 745 | 710 | 780 | |
ACT Composite | 33 | 32 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
56,160
Private
Financial Aid
59,328
Avg. Financial Aid Package
63,725
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
60,351
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
57,663
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
Student Body
2,262
Total Undergrad students
9%
International Students
93%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.13% |
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Black or African American | 5.22% |
White or Caucasian | 57.12% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.22% |
Asian | 10.21% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 5.97% |
Other | 3.63% |
Gender
Male (46.99%)
Female (53.01%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 97% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall & Spring Concert, Johnson Day and Big Prize Bingo
Fall & Spring Concert, Johnson Day and Big Prize Bingo
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Colby Outing Club, Student Programming Board, Student Government Association, International Club and Colby Dancers
Colby Outing Club, Student Programming Board, Student Government Association, International Club and Colby Dancers
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus lighting, student emergency response team, self-defense class, property ID program, party monitors
campus lighting, student emergency response team, self-defense class, property ID program, party monitors
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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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 | Division 3 | 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 |
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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 | Division 3 | 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
229
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 222
Part-time - 7
Male - 108
Female - 121
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