Colby College
Waterville, ME · Town (remote)
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 7.1%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 17,786
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 1,215
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 605
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 50%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 6.7%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 7.0%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 720–760
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 740–790
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 32–34
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 36% / 18%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- considered
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $85,420
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $69,600
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $69,600
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,157
- Students with federal loans
- 8.5%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 89%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 94%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $43,563
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $80,490
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 2,407
- Graduate students
- —
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 9 : 1
- Women
- 51%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 14%
- Full-time faculty
- 93%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- David A. Greene
- Main phone
- (207) 859-4000
- Address
- 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | December 15 |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 4 | February 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 4 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir, QuestBridge
- Application fee
- Free
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 2 teachers
- Interview
- not offered
Testing: Self-reported SAT/ACT scores accepted
Financial aid policies
- Need-aware (ability to pay can be considered)
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- No-loan financial aid
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: None; aid is need-based only
- Colby Commitment: $0 parent contribution for income of $75,000 or less
Source: the college’s official website: afa.colby.edu, afa.colby.edu, afa.colby.edu, afa.colby.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.