Colby College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Colby College was $17,912. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Colby College

Colby College net price calculator

$17,912

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Maine and nationwide.

Maine's average	$13,300
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Colby College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,912	$640 (3%)	$3,982	$4,519	$3,314	$15,255	$40,947
2021	$18,552	$1,040 (5%)	$2,648	$2,361	$5,536	$12,188	$49,197
2020	$19,592	$1,097 (5%)	$2,335	$3,467	$5,107	$13,413	$38,621
2019	$20,689	$328 (2%)	$1,065	$1,661	$7,011	$19,766	$36,708
2018	$20,361	$671 (3%)	$7,901	$7,211	$7,524	$15,658	$36,277
2017	$21,032	$2,124 (11%)	$6,481	$15,007	$17,088	$20,451	$37,890
2016	$18,908	$431 (2%)	$9,438	$6,800	$10,826	$18,806	$41,872
2015	$18,477	$2,329 (11%)	$1,710	$3,580	$9,186	$24,111	$35,722
2014	$20,806	--	$4,903	$9,010	$18,314	$18,795	$40,456

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Colby College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$68,825	$2,240 (3%)	$61,220	$6,755	$850
2021	$66,585	$2,465 (4%)	$59,430	$6,305	$850
2020	$64,120	$2,058 (3%)	$57,280	$6,040	$800
2019	$62,062	$2,280 (4%)	$55,210	$6,052	$800
2018	$59,782	$1,608 (3%)	$53,120	$5,927	$735
2017	$58,174	$2,214 (4%)	$50,960	$6,482	$732
2016	$55,960	$1,970 (4%)	$49,120	$6,140	$700
2015	$53,990	$1,750 (3%)	$47,350	$5,940	$700
2014	$52,240	$1,590 (3%)	$45,760	$5,780	$700
2013	$50,650	--	$44,320	$5,630	$700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Colby College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,242 dormitories available to its students at $8,150 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Colby College is $906 per month.
Does Colby College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Colby College for one academic year is $7,595, which works out to $844 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Colby College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $850.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Colby College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $850

If living off-campus, with family: $850

If living off-campus, not with family: $850
How much is Colby College application fees?: Colby College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Colby College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

Colby College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Colby College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,595	$8,150	N/A	21	2,242
2021	$7,385	$7,910	N/A	21	2,085
2020	$7,100	$7,620	N/A	21	1,973
2019	$6,850	$7,340	N/A	21	1,990
2018	$6,330	$6,770	N/A	21	1,817
2017	$6,315	$6,785	N/A	21	1,826
2016	$6,080	$6,530	N/A	21	1,788

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Colby College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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