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  • WATERVILLE, ME
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Colby College

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    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A+
    2. Value
      grade A
    3. Diversity
      grade A+
    4. Campus
      grade C minus
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade B
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade C minus
    9. Dorms
      grade C minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade C
    11. Student Life
      grade C+
    12. Safety
      grade B minus

    About

    4000 MAYFLOWER HILL DRIVE
    WATERVILLE, ME 04901
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    New England Small College Athletic Conference

    From Colby College

    Founded in 1813, Colby College is one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, serving only undergraduates. Colby’s academic programs, including 57 majors and 36 minors, are anchored to the world’s most complex challenges. Colby’s campus experience is built on a culture of shared success. Newly developed programs include the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, computational biology, and digital humanities.

    Colby is committed to ensuring the most talented students from all backgrounds have access to the best possible education. Colby meets 100 percent of demonstrated financial need without loans. DavisConnects guarantees all students have access to at least one internship, research experience, and global experience related to their areas of interest during their time at Colby, and provides individual advising to all Colby students beginning in their first year. Colby has no application fee, no extra supplements to submit, and test scores are optional.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Acceptance Rate
    10%
    SAT Range
    1380-1520
    ACT Range
    31-34
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,552 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $55,737 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    43%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Interdisciplinary Innovation

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    It’s the hallmark of the liberal arts experience: the opportunity to explore your interests broadly and to specialize in the field (or fields) of your interest. At Colby our centers, partners, and multidisciplinary curriculum gives you the flexibility to always be discovering and the skills and connections you need to stake your path.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,155 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    18%
    Varsity Athletes
    25%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $58,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    90%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%

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