Colby College

Private

Waterville, ME

Colby College, in Waterville, ME, is a private small school, enrolling around 2,407 students. It's highly selective, admitting about 7% of applicants. Social Sciences graduates, especially in Economics, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $103,491/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate7%

SAT range1460–1550

ACT range32–34

Undergrads2,407

Yield (admits who enroll)52%

Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$85,420

4-year grad rate89%

Median earnings, 10yr out$80,490

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans9%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out87%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

Area Studies$64,207/yr

Natural Resources and Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation and Research$55,719/yr

Social Sciences

Economics$103,491/yr

Political Science and Government$96,621/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity2,398

Typical room charge$8,460

Typical board charge$7,870

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Colby College's acceptance rate?

Colby College in Waterville, ME admits approximately 7% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Colby College?

Admitted students at Colby College typically score between 1460–1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Colby College?

Admitted students at Colby College typically score between 32–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Colby College cost?

Colby College's total cost of attendance is reported at $85,420 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Colby College?

Colby College's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (ED1), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Colby College require students to live on campus?

No -- Colby College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.