College statistics
- Address:
- 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME
04901 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.colby.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $66,660
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $66,660
- Room and Board:
- $17,890
- Acceptance Rate:
- 6.8%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $1,160,160,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Colby College is a private liberal arts institution in Waterville, Maine, classified as a research college with a special focus on arts and sciences. The college enrolls 2,284 undergraduates and maintains one of the most selective admissions processes in the country, with an acceptance rate of 6.8%.
Published tuition and fees are $66,660, with a total cost of attendance of $84,550 including room and board. However, Colby practices need-blind admission and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, meaning most admitted students pay substantially less than the published rate. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile on the SAT Reading at 760 and SAT Math at 790, with an ACT Composite of 34.
The college's primary undergraduate focus is social sciences. Colby suits highly accomplished students seeking a residential liberal arts experience with research opportunities and strong institutional support. Visit www.colby.edu/ for more information.