Colby
Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Colby College (Colby)
About this school
- www.colby.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,917
- Men:917 Men (47.8%)
- Women:1,000 Women (52.2%)
Location
Admission Information (Colby)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Colby College is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 2 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | 2 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | February 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required for some | February 15 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 4000 Mayflower Hill |
City, State, Zip | Waterville, ME 04901-8840 |
Phone | (207) 859-4800 |
Fax | (207) 872-3474 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 15, January 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15, February 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 16% of 11,190 applicants were admitted |
Women | 15% of 5,916 applicants were admitted |
Men | 16% of 5,274 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 552 (31%) of 1,767 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 279 (31%) of 913 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 273 (32%) of 854 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | Not reported |
375 And Above | Not reported |
3.50 - 3.74 | Not reported |
3.25 - 3.49 | Not reported |
3.00 - 3.24 | Not reported |
2.50 - 2.99 | Not reported |
2.00 - 2.49 | Not reported |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 710 average |670-760 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 60% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 33% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 7% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 61% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 34% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 5% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 32 average |31-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 84% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 16% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 0% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Colby)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $53,120 (76.89%)
- Room & Board: - $13,660 (19.77%)
- Other Expenses: - $735 (1.06%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,567 (2.27%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Colby College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002039 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 297 (53.8%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 260 (87.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 260 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 260 (100.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $51,118 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 260 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $49,873 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 51 (19.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,560 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1 (.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1 (.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 935 (48.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 813 (87.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 802 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 796 (99.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $48,467 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 797 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $46,775 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 185 (23.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,713 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 6 (.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 6 (.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $433 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 28% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $34,745 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Colby National Merit Scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (Colby)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Not offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 35% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 39% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 13% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 8% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 11% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 67% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 22% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,266,026 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 158 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Colby College provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
93.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
88.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
91.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
92.0%
Programs & Majors (Colby)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (46)
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Computational Biology
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- International/Global Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Studies
- Science, Technology and Society
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Interdisciplinary studies, Natural resources/environmental science
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life (Colby)
Location & Geography
Population
15,962
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland, ME
Campus Size
714 acres
Weather
Temperature | 11.4 average low in January, 72.7 average high in September |
Rain | 129 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Waterville |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
95% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through senior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
5%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | White Mule |
School Colors | Blue, gray, and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Skiing (Downhill) | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Squash | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, tennis |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Colby College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, outing club, volunteer center, wmhb-fm (college radio station), student government, powder and wig (theater)
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,917
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,917
Women
1,000
Men
917
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 8.0% Asian
- 4.4% Black/African-American
- 8.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 71.1% White
- 2.6% Unknown
International Students
10.3% from 52 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported
Student Resources (Colby)
Study resources
Popular Courses
- RE136f - Introduction to ChristianityReligious Studies
- CH141f - General Chemistry IChemistry
- BI279fs - GeneticsBiology