Applying to Colby College
The acceptance ratio at Colby College was 9.67% - 13,584 students were applied and 1,314 were admitted to the school. Based on the rate, it is extremely hard to get into the school. The yield, also know as enrollment rate, is 40% where 522 out of 1,314 admitted students were enrolled. The average SAT score is 1,450 and ACT score is 97 at the school. Below tables and charts analyze the admission stats including test scores, admission requirements, and admission statistics.
Colby College Admissions
Next table presents general admission information.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.colby.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.colby.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |
Admission Statistics
For academic year 2019-20, the acceptance rate is 9.67% and yield is 39.73%. 6,274 men and 7,310 women applied to Colby College and 584 men and 730 women students were accepted. Among them, 241 men and 281 women were enrolled into the school (Fall 2019).
Following table and chart show the admission statistics including number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield (also known as enrollment rate).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 13,584 | 6,274 | 7,310 |
| Admitted | 1,314 | 584 | 730 |
| Enrolled | 522 | 241 | 281 |
| Acceptance Ratio | 9.67% | 9.31% | 9.99% |
| Yield | 39.73% | 41.27% | 38.49% |
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
For academic year 2019-2020, 274 students (52% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 200 students (38%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score of Evidence-Based Reading/Writing is 740 and 25th percentile is 680. The SAT Math score is 780 (75th) and 700 (25th). The submitted ACT score is 102 (75th percentile) and 102 (25th percentile). .
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 680 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 33 |
| ACT English | 32 | 35 |
The submitted SAT and ACT scores of admitted students at Colby College are very competitive and high when comparing similar colleges (SAT: 1,203, ACT: 73 - Private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).
Application Requirements
Colby College requires to submit High School GPA and High School Rank to its applicants. Next table summarizes Colby College application requirements.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and required years of subject, see Colby College online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered but not Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered but not Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered but not Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered but not Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Considered but not Required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered but not Required |
