Colby College (Colby) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Waterville, ME. Colby College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Colby's tuition & fees is $69,600 for the academic year 2024-2025. 44% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $64,417.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,412 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Colby's acceptance rate is 7.09% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 46.18%. The median SAT score is 1510 and the ACT score is 33.
Colby ranked 9th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 1st in Maine Colleges rankings. Colby College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Colby College is $69,600.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $72,735 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| Undergraduate | $69,600 |
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| Undergraduate | $72,735 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 7.09% Acceptance Rate / 46.18% Yield |
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| Test Scores » | 1,510 SAT / 33 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 89% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| Retention Rate | 94%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11.11% (9 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 2,412 (all undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $64,417 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Colby College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
| Learning Opportunities | |
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| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840 |
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| Phone | 207-859-4000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate Colleges |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
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