Colby College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in Waterville, Maine. The college was founded in 1813 and is the 12th oldest college in the United States. The college emphasizes experiential learning and encourages students to explore the outdoors. Colby offers 43 undergraduate majors, 35 minors, and 28 concentrations, covering an array of disciplines. The college offers a residential experience, with all undergraduate students living on campus in one of 14 residence halls. With an enrollment of just over 2,000 students, Colby offers a small, intimate campus-feel in an inclusive environment with a diverse student body.
- Address: 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840
- Phone: (207) 859-4000
- Website: www.colby.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,155
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Most Selective
Cost
Tuition and Fees | $59,430 |
Books and Supplies | $850 |
Room & Board | $5,455 |
Other | $850 |
Total Cost | $66,585 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 10%
- SAT Range: 1380 – 1520
- ACT Range: 31 – 34
Majors
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Political Science and Government, General
- International/Global Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 100%
- Part-time: 0%
Student Gender
- Male: 47%
- Female: 53%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 9%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 61%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 6%
- Out-of-State: 94%
- Unknown: 0%