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Colby College
  • 4 Year
  • WATERVILLE, ME
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Colby College
#2 in Best Colleges in Maine
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    Colby College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Colby?

    Colby admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 10%. Students that get into Colby have an average SAT score between 1380-1520 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Colby is January 1. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Colby early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    10%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    43%
    Total Applicants
    13,922
    SAT Range
    1380-1520
    SAT Reading
    680-740
    SAT Math
    700-780
    Students Submitting SAT
    47%
    ACT Range
    31-34
    ACT English
    32-35
    ACT Math
    27-32
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    32%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    colby.edu/admission/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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