Applying to Colby

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Colby College is 7.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 52.33%. 7,552 men and 9,338 women applied to Colby and 582 men and 704 women students were accepted.

Among them, 323 men and 350 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Colby.

In 2023, 282 students (42% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 158 students (23%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Colby.

The median SAT score is 1,490 with 730 SAT EBRW and 760 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25^th percentile is 710. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 720 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 34 and 25^th percentile score of 32 at Colby. The median ACT math score is 32 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Colby College are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

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

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 .