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Colby College Science & Tech Programs

Colby College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waterville, ME. A Remote Town provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Colby College Rankings

Colby College has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 31	State — Maine
Overall Quality	#44 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#413 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Colby College?

Contact information for Colby College are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840
Phone:	2078594000
Website:	www.colby.edu/
Admissions:	afa.colby.edu/
Financial Aid:	afa.colby.edu/cost-and-aid/

How Do I Get Into Colby College?

You can apply to Colby College online at: afa.colby.edu/apply/

Colby College is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Colby College

These are the things Colby College considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Colby College?

Colby College admits 7%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 46% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

36% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Colby College, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 760. Math scores were between 740 and 790.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1460 to 1550. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Colby College ranged between 32 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Colby College vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,391	690	7%
Women	9,785	670	7%

Can I Afford Colby College?

The average net price after aid at Colby College is $23,939. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,660
In-State Fees	$2,940
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,660
Out-of-State Fees	$2,940
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$69,600
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$69,600

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Colby College receive some form of financial aid (605 students).

Nearly 44% of students at Colby College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $64,417 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,988.

Student Loan Debt

9% of Colby College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,252 per year.

Colby College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,282 undergraduate students at Colby College, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Colby College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	232
Black or African American	109
Hispanic	191
White	1,250
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	162
Non-Resident	255

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Colby College are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	123
New York	76
Maine	50
Connecticut	42
California	39

Additionally, approximately 11.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Colby College

Colby College offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

Academic Programs at Colby College

Colby College offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Colby College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.