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Colby College

Waterville, Maine 04901-8840

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Colby College is a private town institution in Waterville, Maine. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1500.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,490 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,939.

Established
1813
Motto
Lux Mentis Scientia
Mascot
Morty the Mule
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III

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7%Acceptance
1500SAT Avg
2,282Students
9:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$80,490Earnings 10yr
$23,939Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate6.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1500

Reading & WritingMid: 720
710760
MathMid: 745
730790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$66,600
Room & Board$17,120
Books & Supplies$850
Total Cost of Attendance$81,550
Average Net Price$23,939
Median Debt at Graduation$19,157
Monthly Payment (10yr)$203

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,072
$30–48K$1,331
$48–75K$2,247
$75–110K$15,937
$110K+$52,893

Programs (38)

Student Body

Undergrads
2,282
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
11%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 11%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.2%
Freshman Retention90.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,052
8 Years$68,015
10 Years$80,490

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,600
Men
$85,000

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