Colby College
Colby College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Waterville, ME. It enrolls about 2,284 students and admits roughly 7% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Waterville, ME 04901 |
| County | Kennebec County |
| Enrollment | 2,284 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| Applicants / admitted | 17,786 / 1,215 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $66,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $66,600 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 90% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 91% |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 710–760 |
| ACT middle 50% | 32–34 |
| Website | www.colby.edu/ |
| Phone | 2078594000 |
Admissions
About 17,786 students applied and 1,215 were admitted. Of those admitted, 605 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $66,600 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 552 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 90% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Colby College is in Waterville, ME, Kennebec County. Its coordinates are 44.5642, -69.6634.
Nearby institutions
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colby College?
About 7% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 17,786 applicants.
How much does Colby College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $66,600 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Colby College?
About 2,284 students are enrolled.