Colby Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Colby College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Colby College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Colby College (Colby)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Colby's acceptance rate is 7.09% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 19,187 students applied and 1,360 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is very low, which means it is very hard to get into Colby.

To apply to Colby, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Colby's acceptance rate places 1st out of 16 Maine colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1510 and the ACT score is 33 at Colby. Colby's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 9 Maine colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Colby's yield rate is 46.18%, which is significantly lower by 16.54 percentage points (approximately 26.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 0% and 10% (average yield: 62.72%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Colby at colleges with acceptance rates lower than 10%. Moreover, you can check only Maine colleges with acceptance rates between 0% and 10%. This comparison helps contextualize Colby's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Colby's acceptance rate is 7.09% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 46.18%. 9,391 men and 9,785 women applied to Colby and 690 men and 670 women students were accepted.

Among them, 326 men and 302 women were enrolled in Colby. You can explore the Colby's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Colby
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	19,187	9,391	9,785	11	0
Admitted	1,360	690	670	0	0
Enrolled	628	326	302	0	0
Acceptance Rate	7.09%	7.35%	6.85%	0.00%	-
Yield	46.18%	47.25%	45.07%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Colby College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 224 students (36% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 98 students (16% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Colby.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,510, including 740 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 770 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 760 and the 25th percentile is 720. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 790 and the 25th percentile is 740.

The median ACT composite score is 33, with a 75th percentile score of 34 and a 25th percentile score of 32 at Colby. The median ACT Math score is 31 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is Colby's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Colby College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Colby
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,460	1,510	1,550
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	720	740	760
SAT Math	740	770	790
ACT Composite	32	33	34
ACT Math	29	31	34
ACT English	33	35	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Colby College 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Colby. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Colby College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Colby Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Colby:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: afa.colby.edu/
Online Application: afa.colby.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor

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What is the acceptance rate at the Colby?

Colby is extremely competitive to get into, with an acceptance rate of 7.09%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Colby?

Colby recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Colby is 1,510, and the average ACT score is 33. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Colby require essays or personal statements?

Colby recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Colby admission?

Colby recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Colby does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Colby requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Colby requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Colby?

The institutional SAT code for Colby is 3280 and 4-digit ACT code is 1638.