Student Population at Colby

How many students at Colby?

For the academic year 2024-2025, Colby College has a total enrollment of 2,412 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.

Gender Breakdown: 1,178 male students (48.8%) and 1,234 female students (51.2%) are attending .
Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 1,321 White students (54.8%) and 246 Asian students (10.2%).

Compared to similar private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences - which average 1,449 - Colby's body is significantly larger.

Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.

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Enrollment by Gender and Class Level

By gender, 1,178 male (48.84%) and 1,234 female (51.16%) students are attending Colby College. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 95.46.

Total Student Enrolled By Gender
	Undergraduate
Total	2,412
Men	1,178
Women	1,234

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 1,321 White, 115 Black, and 246 Asian students out of a total of 2,412 are attending at Colby College. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).

Colby College is moderately diverse with a diversity index of 67.4% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution demonstrates strong racial and ethnic diversity among its student body.

Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Race	Total	Men	Women
American Indian or Native American	4	1	3
Asian	246	97	149
Black	115	57	58
Hispanic	202	82	120
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders	2	1	1
White	1,321	649	672
Two or more races	171	85	86
Race Unknown	82	48	34

Student Age Distribution

There are 2,282 students under 25 years old, and 2 students over 25 years old out of 2,284 total students.

*The age distribution is based on 2023-2024 enrollment data.

Student Age Distribution
Age	Total	Men	Women
Under 18	25	14	11
18-19	1,039	564	475
20-21	1,011	530	481
22-24	207	61	146
25-29	2	0	2

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 2,412 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 10 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 0.41%.

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)
	Number of Students
Regular Full-time	2,397
Transfer-in Full-time	10
Regular Part-time	5
Transfer-in Part-time	0

Colby Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Colby?

For the academic year 2024-2025, 2,412 students are enrolled at Colby.

How many undergraduate students are at Colby?

2,412 undergraduate students are enrolled at Colby.

What is the gender breakdown at Colby?

1,178 male (48.84%) and 1,234 female (51.16%) students are attending Colby.

What is the international student enrollment at Colby?

269 international students (11.15%) are enrolled at Colby.

How diverse is the student population at Colby?

Colby has a student population that is diverse: 1,321 White (54.77%), 115 Black (4.77%), and 246 Asian (10.20%) students are enrolled.

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