# Colby College

Waterville, ME. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/colby-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 7.1% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 17,786 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,215 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 720–760 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 740–790 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 32–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $89,190 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $19,835 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $5,263 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $2,358 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $3,132 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $10,750 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $53,340 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,407 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 87% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $88,776 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,000 (FY2024) |

## What Colby College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 161086. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology