Colby College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waterville, ME. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification

The Colby's 2024 tuition & fees is $66,600 for the academic year 2023-2024. 43% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $54,700.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 2,299 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Colby's acceptance rate is 6.83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 49.79%. The median SAT scores is 1510 and the ACT socre is 33.

Colby ranked 9th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st in Maine Colleges rankings. Colby College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Colby College is $66,600.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $69,829 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

Undergraduate$69,829

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »6.83% Acceptance Rate / 49.79% Yield
Test Scores »1,510 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »88%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate93%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »2,299 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$54,700

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Colby College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.

Special Learning Opportunities at Colby
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Colby College Directory Information

Address4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840
Phone207-859-4000
WEBSchool's Website
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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Highest Degree OfferedBachelor's degree

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