Colby College | By the Numbers

These are pictures taken on the Saturday (Aug 29, 1995) when we drove Jamie up to Waterville, Maine to begin his four years at Colby. He appreciated the ride, and was happy to have us help him get his gear into his room -- but once that was done, we was persona non gratis, and we left him alone. We stayed for a "parent dinner" to hear some welcoming remarks by the college administration, spent the night at the local hotel, and then headed back the next day. David and I drove directly to Amagansett, while Toni drove back to NYC.

Photo by Ed Yourdon. Used under Creative Commons

General Information

Address:

Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, Maine 04901

Control:

Private

Academic Calendar:

4-1-4

Religious Affiliation:

None

Founded:

1813

Web Site:

www.colby.edu

Main Phone:

(207) 872-3000

Admissions Phone:

(207) 872-3474

Student body

Full-Time Undergraduates:

1,821

Part-Time Undergraduates:

0

Total Male Undergraduates:

849

Total Female Undergraduates:

972

Admissions

Overall Acceptance Rate:

37%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:

40%

Regular Acceptance Rate:

36%

Total Applicants:

4,065

Total Acceptances:

1,494

Freshman Enrollment:

507

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):

34%

Early Decision Available?

Yes

Early Action Available?

No

Early Decision Deadline:

November 15

Early Decision Notification:

December 15

Regular Decision Deadline:

January 1

Regular Decision Notification:

April 1

Must-Reply-by Date:

May 1

Applicants Placed on Waiting List:

607

Applicants Accepted from Waiting List:

474

Students Enrolled from Waiting List:

53

Transfer Applications Received:

129

Transfer Applications Accepted:

28

Transfer Students Enrolled:

10

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:

21%

Common Application Accepted?

Yes

Supplemental Forms?

Yes

Admissions E-Mail:

admissions@colby.edu

Admissions Web Site:

www.colby.edu/admissions

SAT I or ACT Required?

Either

SAT I Range (25th-75th Percentile):

1270-1430

SAT I Verbal Range (25th-75th Percentile):

640-720

SAT I Math Range (25th-75th Percentile):

640-710

Retention Rate:

93%

Top 10% of High School Class:

66%

Application Fee:

$55

Financial Information

Full-Time Tuition:

$41,770

Room and Board:

Included in tuition

Books and Supplies:

$1,500

Average Need-based Financial Aid Package (including loans, work-study, grants, and other sources):

$26,265

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:

45%

Students Who Received Aid:

39%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:

February 1

Financial Aid Phone:

(207) 872-3168

Financial Aid E-Mail:

admissions@colby.edu

Financial Aid Web Site:

www.colby.edu/admissions