Colby College

Waterville, ME • privateCSS ProfileDIII | New England Small College Athletic Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,472 • Total: 2,472
Academic Calendar
4-1-4 or similar
Address
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,198 (48.5%) • Female: 1,274 (51.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 257 10.4%
Black/African American 131 5.3%
Hispanic/Latino 199 8.1%
White 1,353 54.7%
Two or More Races 167 6.8%
International 263 10.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
6.8%
1,215 admitted from 17,786 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 710-760
Math: 730-790
Total: 1440-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
32-34
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/05/2026
RD: 01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
90.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
82.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
91.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$70,740
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $63,790
Room & Board
$850
Books & Supplies
$6,100
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $6,072
$30,001-48,000 $1,331
$48,001-75,000 $2,247
$75,001-110,000 $15,937
$110,001+ $52,893
Students Receiving Pell Grants
44%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$15,163

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
New England Small College Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (15)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Skiing Soccer
Women's Sports (15)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Skiing Soccer Softball Squash
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