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Bowdoin College
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Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 7.1%
- Extremely selective
- Average net price
- $19,835
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $88,776
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Colby College is a private nonprofit college in Waterville, ME with 2,407 undergraduates. It admits 7.1% of applicants, and admitted students average 1501 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,835 per year ($5,263 for families earning under $30,000). 87% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $88,776 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 7.1%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,786
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,215
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 50%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing720–760
200800
SAT Math740–790
200800
ACT Composite32–34
136
What Colby College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $89,190
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $72,910
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,263
- $30–48k$2,358
- $48–75k$3,132
- $75–110k$10,750
- $110k+$53,340
Get a personal estimate with Colby College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 87%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $88,776
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,407
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 16%
- White55%
- Hispanic8%
- Black5%
- Asian10%
Colby College FAQ
What is Colby College's acceptance rate?+
Colby College admits 7.1% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.
What SAT score do you need for Colby College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–760 on SAT Reading and Writing and 740–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1501.
What ACT score do you need for Colby College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–34.
Is Colby College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Colby College?+
In Fall 2023, 17,786 students applied to Colby College and 1,215 were admitted; 605 enrolled.
Does Colby College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Colby College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Colby College require an essay?+
Colby College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Colby College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $89,190 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,835.
What is Colby College's graduation rate?+
87% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 161086 · How we use this data
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