Colby College
Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine, United States. Founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, it was renamed Waterville College in 1821. The donations of Christian philanthropist Gardner Colby saw the institution renamed again to Colby University before settling on its current title, reflecting its liberal arts college curriculum, in 1899. Approximately 2,000 students from more than 60 countries are enrolled annually. The college offers 54 major fields of study and 30 minors.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 7%
- Average net price: $17,180
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,472
- Graduation rate (150%): 89%
- Graduation rate (200%): 87%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 88%
- Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $80,490
- Median earnings (8 years): $68,015
- Median earnings (6 years): $60,052
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Town, remote
- Calendar: Four-one-four plan
- City: Waterville, ME
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Colby College include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, Political Science.
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (93 bachelor's) · median earnings $103,491 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,250
- Psychology (47 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,842 1 year after graduation
- Political Science (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $96,621 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Computer Science (30 bachelor's)
- Environmental Science (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,719 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,313
- Neuroscience (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,597 1 year after graduation
- Biology (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,597 1 year after graduation
- Chemistry (23 bachelor's)
- International (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,756 1 year after graduation
- Cognitive Science (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $40,842 1 year after graduation
Degree mix: Computer Science 22%, Biological Sciences 38%, Psychology 40%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Colby College students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $6,072 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $6,072
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $1,331
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $2,247
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $15,937
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $52,893
- In-state tuition and fees: $69,600
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $69,600
- Books and supplies: $850
- On-campus room and board: $17,890
- Off-campus room and board: $6,370
- Off-campus with family: $850
- Typical cost of attendance: $88,340
- Sticker vs net gap: 81%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 14%
- Federal loan recipients: 9%
- Average institutional grant: $66,729
- Average federal loan: $6,252
- Median debt at graduation: $19,157
Admissions
Colby College admits 7% of applicants. Of students admitted, 46% enrolled.
- Applications: 19,187
- Admitted: 1,360
- Enrolled: 628
- Yield (first-choice signal): 46%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,472
- Women: 52%
- Commuter share (estimated): 5%
- Part-time undergraduates: 0%
- Age 25 and older: 9%
- Graduation rate: 89%
- Come back after freshman year: 94%
- First-generation: 11%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 48%
- Student to faculty: 9:1
- Professor salary: $165,647
- Associate professor salary: $121,378
- Assistant professor salary: $99,884
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,356
- Meal plan meals per week: 21
- Average SAT: 1,510
- Average ACT: 33
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the Colby College acceptance rate? Colby College admits 7% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Colby College cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $6,072 a year after aid. Average net price is $17,180.
What majors does Colby College offer? Popular programs include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science.
What is the average salary after Colby College? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $80,490 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Colby College graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 88% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 89%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Colby College official site: https://www.colby.edu.