Colby College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,242
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	9%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	87%

Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

The acceptance rate at Colby College is 9%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Colby College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Colby College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Colby College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

8.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$61,220

Cost of attendance at Colby College in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$61,220

Cost of attendance at Colby College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 39 of freshman students at Colby College received on average $58,513 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$58,513

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	81	14%	$5,167	$418,545
Other Federal Grant	88	16%	$6,029	$530,545
State Grant/Scholarships	7	1%	$1,500	$10,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	219	39%	$56,042	$12,273,271
Total Grant & Scholarships	219	39%	$58,513	$12,814,316

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Colby College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Colby College students is 86.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.5%.

86.6%

asian 76.5% 26 students
African American 83.3% 10 students
white 89.7% 287 students
unknown 84.2% 16 students
hispanic 74.4% 29 students
International Students 91.8% 56 students
Mixed Race 68.4% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Small College Athletic Conference
Baseball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Basketball New England Small College Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Small College Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Colby College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Colby College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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