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Colby College

Waterville, ME·Private·~7% acceptance

Located in Waterville, ME, Colby College is a private college. It admits about 7% of applicants, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. The average net price after aid is about $17,180 per year. About 89% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $80,490 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,180/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $85,420
Aid cuts ~$68,240/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 10

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Admissions
GPA range3.54–4
SAT (middle 50%)1460–1550
ACT (middle 50%)32–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
89%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$60,052
median earnings, 6yr
$80,490
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Colby College's acceptance rate?
Colby College admits about 7% of applicants.
How much does Colby College cost?
At Colby College, the average net price after aid is about $17,180 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,420 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Colby College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1460–1550 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT.
What are Colby College's application deadlines?
Colby College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 10. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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