Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002039
- Phone: (207) 755-5100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
9.67%FINANCIAL AID RATE
52%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$43,218Average 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
School Map
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.
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
Student Enrollment
Colby College has a total student population of about 2,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 29% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $55,000-$66,000 per year
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 52% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 48% | $47,893 |
Receiving Student Loans | 15% | $5,079 |
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
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Colby College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
- Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Colby College.
- Bates College in Bar Harbor, ME (41 miles away)
- Bowdoin College in Bangor, ME (49 miles away)
- Dartmouth College in Hudson, NH (136 miles away)
- Colby - Sawyer College in Carson City, NV (141 miles away)
- Saint Anselm College in Nashua, NH (141 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Maine colleges & universities profile page
- Get a list of all private colleges in Maine
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002039
- Phone: (207) 755-5100
- School Homepage