School Information

79.4
Total Enrollment 1,838
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Colby College

http://www.colby.edu
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901-8840
(207) 859-4000

Colby College gives students a broad acquaintance with human knowledge, an array of intellectual tools, experience as active participants in a diverse community of scholars, and opportunities to engage the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At Colby College, 52.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 43.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $26,519), and 26% receive loans ($5,118 on average).

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Colby College is $22,745 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,519 people applied to Colby College. Of the applicants, 34.0% were admitted (31.0% male & 36.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (33.0% male and 30.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     16.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     94.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     84.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     87.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     88.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Jan. 1
Admissions Office Phone 800-723-3032
Admissions Office Email bsweney@colby.edu
Admissions Office Address Colby College Office of Admissions and Financial Aid 4800 Mayflower Hill Waterville, ME 04901-8848
Admissions Website http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/apply_to_colby/

In order to be accepted to Colby College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Colby College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 720
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 720
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 710
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 28
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 31
ACT English (25th Percentile) 28
ACT English (75th Percentile) 33
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 32
 
Colby College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 57
African Studies 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 6
Area Studies, Other 34
East Asian Studies 6
Latin American Studies 6
Russian Studies 2
Women's Studies 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 68
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Business/Managerial Economics 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer Science 5
English language and literature/letters 43
Creative Writing 14
English Language and Literature, General 29
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 4
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 4
History 41
History, General 41
Mathematics and statistics 18
Mathematics, General 18
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 16
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Neuroscience 8
Science, Technology and Society 1
Natural resources and conservation 20
Environmental Science 9
Environmental Studies 11
Philosophy and religious studies 9
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 39
Chemistry, General 22
Geology/Earth Science, General 7
Physics, General 10
Psychology 24
Psychology, General 24
Social sciences 130
Anthropology 9
Economics, General 47
Political Science and Government, General 58
Sociology 16
Visual and performing arts 20
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
Art/Art Studies, General 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Music History, Literature, and Theory 6
 
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