[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
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).
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.
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).
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 .
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
Colby Admission Frequently Asked Questions
Colby is extremely competitive to get into, with an acceptance rate of 7.09%.
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.
Colby recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
Colby recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
Colby does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Colby requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, Colby requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for Colby is 3280 and 4-digit ACT code is 1638.