Colby College
Waterville, ME
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,286 |
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| Declined | 15,604 |
| Total Received | 16,890 |
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Founded in 1813, Colby College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong academics, including its rigorous science and humanities programs, and its emphasis on global engagement and civic responsibility. It is located on a 714-acre campus in Waterville, Maine—75 miles from Portland.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 2,299 |
| Established in | 1813 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
714-acre campus in Waterville (population 16,600), 75 miles from Portland. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to and around Waterville.
Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME
04901-8840
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,286 |
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| Declined | 15,604 |
| Total Received | 16,890 |
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
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46%
$54,700
| Tuition | $66,600 |
| Housing | $8,870 |
| Food | $8,250 |
| Additional fees | $850 |
| Books & supplies | $850 |
| Total | $85,420 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $54,700 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $30,720 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,876,066 |
| State | $63,100 |
| Institutional | $43,210,249 |
| Other external | $647,641 |
| Total | $45,797,056 |
Non-need-based
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| Institutional | $68,484 |
| Other external | $110,321 |
| Total | $178,805 |
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P: 800 723-4033
F: 207 859-4828
finaid@colby.edu
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African dance, billiards, cricket, cycling, dance, dance team, ballroom dance, figure skating, fly fishing, mountaineering, running, skiing, snowboarding, spikeball, surfing
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 74 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Great Britain India Japan South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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