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Colleges / Colby College

Colby College

Waterville, ME 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate9%
Acceptance Rate9%

About Colby

Colby College is a private, nonprofit school in the town of Waterville, Maine. Colby was founded in 1813. The college enrolls around 2,262 students a year, including 2,262 undergrad students.

Colby Acceptance Rate

Colby admitted 9% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 15,857 applications received in 2022, 1,407 students were offered admission.

Colby College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 9%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 42%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 40%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Colby College is locatedin Waterville, Maine, in Portland.

If you want to see Colby for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Waterville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Augusta Municipal.

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College Info

Colby Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Colby is Jan 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Colby is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Colby College is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Colby ACT Scores

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ACT Range

32 - 34

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

34 and Above

Good

32 to 34

Avg

32 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Colby is 33. Students with an ACT score of 34 and above have a good chance of getting into Colby. Students with an ACT score that falls between 32 and 34 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 32 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Colby SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1400 - 1530

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Math SAT Range

710 - 780

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Reading SAT Range

690 - 750

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1530 and Above

Good

1400 to 1530

Avg

1400 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Colby students is 1465. Applicants with SAT scores of 1530 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Colby, while applicants with SAT scores between 1400 to 1530 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1400 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Colby.

Colby Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$77,815

In State

$77,815

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,640
$58,640
Fees
$2,580
$2,580
Housing
$15,745
$15,745
Books
$850
$850

Student Life

Wondering what life at Colby is like? There are approximately 2,262 students enrolled at Colby. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 7% percent are from ME and 93% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

Unknown

Part Time

7%

In State

93%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,262

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

9%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$61,220

Out-of-State

$61,220

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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