Colby College
Waterville, ME. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Waterville, ME · Remote town |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,407 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1430–1540 · 42% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1410–1520 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 32–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 90% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $85,420 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 4, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environment & natural resources, Interdisciplinary.
Colby College campus map
On campus
Harold Alfond Stadium, Harold Alfond Athletic and Recreation Center, Aidan's Climbing & Bouldering Wall, Miller Library, Colby's Aquatic Center, Olin Science Library, Alfond-Wales Tennis Courts, Bixler Art and Music Library, Bixler Music & Art Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Ruby Tuesday, Firehouse Subs, McDonald's, Dunkin', Wendy's, Applebee's
- Coffee: Country Kitchen Bakery Outlet
- Shops: Staples, GameStop, JCPenney, Olympia Sports
- Museums and culture: Flagship Cinema
- Groceries: Walmart Supercenter, Hannaford
- Parks: North Street Recreation Area, Drummond Field, Cutting Memorial Park, Purnell Wrigley Field