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ACCEPTANCE RATE

9.67%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

52%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$43,218

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Music Degree

The music program at Colby College prepares students to become a performing musician, music educator, composer, theorist, musicologist, or a professional in another musical field. The program focuses on learning to play music as well as music history, theory, and composition. Program courses include: performance, music history and literature, composition, music theory, arts management, and conducting. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer music degrees.

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Colby College (CMCC)

1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME

Colby College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Waterville, ME, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colby College exceeds a thousand yearly.

Areas of study available at Colby College include:

  • Social Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • History
  • English Language And Literature
  • Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1860 - 2130, or an ACT score between 28 - 32. Only 29 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the huge number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $6,300. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Colby College "White Mules" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Colby College website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more that is available at this school.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Music program at Colby College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Singers

Description

Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, singers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Colby College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Colby College may offer student services including:

  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Colby College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
  • Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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