Colby College
Liberal arts college · Waterville, ME · 2,407 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
7.1%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1460–1550
ACT (middle 50%)
32–34
Average net price
$19,835
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$89,190
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
87%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Colby College?
Colby College accepts about 7 of every 100 applicants (7.1%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1460 and 1550 on the SAT. A score at or above 1550 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1460, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–34.
The latest federal data says Colby College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Colby College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Colby College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $89,190 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,835 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $72,910 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$72,910
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$72,910
- Room & board$18,740
- Total cost of attendance$89,190
- Average net price after grants$19,835
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science.
Colby College FAQ
- What is Colby College's acceptance rate?
- 7.1% — extremely selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Colby College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1460–1550. Aim for 1550 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Colby College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–34.
- Is Colby College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Colby College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Colby College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Colby College cost?
- About $89,190 a year before aid; $19,835 on average after grants.
- What is Colby College's FAFSA school code?
- 002039. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Colby College receives your information.
- What is Colby College's graduation rate?
- 87% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Colby College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bates CollegeLewiston, ME | 13% | 1420–1530 | $27,390 | 88% |
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