Colby College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1363 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 372 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 335 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 3 of 19 | In Maine |
| # 1 of 2 | In Waterville |
| # 403 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
7%
Average SAT
1,505
Average ACT
33
Avg. cost to attend
$16,219 /y
Aid receiving
48%
Undergraduates
2,412
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Colby College has an acceptance rate of 7% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Applicants | 19,187 | 9,391 | 9,785 |
| Admissions | 1,360 | 690 | 670 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 628 | 326 | 302 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 55% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 11% |
| â– Asian | 10% |
| â– Hispanic | 8% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 7% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Colby College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Colby College majors
Colby College has granted 532 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Colby College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 93 |
| Psychology, General | 47 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 |
| Computer Science | 30 |
| Environmental Science | 29 |
| Neuroscience | 27 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 |
| Chemistry, General | 23 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 18 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 |
| Sociology, General | 16 |
| History, General | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 12 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 12 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 |
| Mathematics, General | 9 |
| Education, General | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 |
| Physics, General | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| Statistics, General | 3 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Computational Biology | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 532 |
Publications & Citations
Colby College has published 5,564 scientific papers with 120,523 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,784
/ 76,259
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
2,304
/ 56,994
|
| Biology |
2,072
/ 61,698
|
| Political Science |
2,044
/ 40,525
|
| Philosophy |
2,007
/ 41,424
|
| History |
2,001
/ 24,325
|
| Law |
1,814
/ 39,605
|
| Computer Science |
1,777
/ 53,249
|
| Sociology |
1,635
/ 38,189
|
| Physics |
1,632
/ 47,323
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,512
/ 37,799
|
| Engineering |
1,498
/ 38,231
|
| Medicine |
1,280
/ 40,437
|
| Chemistry |
1,214
/ 30,451
|
| Psychology |
1,164
/ 42,887
|
| Art & Design |
1,101
/ 11,665
|
| Geology |
1,084
/ 29,118
|
| Ecology |
1,035
/ 36,630
|
| Archaeology |
1,004
/ 20,241
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
987
/ 35,060
|
| Economics |
882
/ 21,440
|
| Linguistics |
855
/ 16,526
|
| Business |
807
/ 17,912
|
| Paleontology |
720
/ 19,774
|
| Mathematics |
692
/ 20,603
|
| Biochemistry |
675
/ 16,412
|
| Genetics |
673
/ 15,785
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
548
/ 13,343
|
| Literature |
538
/ 4,331
|
| Organic chemistry |
514
/ 16,201
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
475
/ 6,234
|
| Statistics |
473
/ 17,288
|
| Neuroscience |
465
/ 16,265
|
| Social Psychology |
461
/ 24,364
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
443
/ 15,336
|
| Materials Science |
433
/ 12,158
|
| Art History |
418
/ 1,940
|
| Development Studies |
399
/ 10,163
|
| Psychiatry |
391
/ 15,169
|
| Botany |
362
/ 10,205
|
Annual publication & citation counts
91 Notable alumni
1. Edwin Francis Lyford
1857-1929 (aged 72)
lawyer
politician
Edwin Francis Lyford was an American lawyer and politician who served on the Springfield, Massachusetts, city council, as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and in the Massachusetts State Senate.
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2. Chester Earl Merrow
1906-1974 (aged 68)
radio journalist
head teacher
professor
politician
Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.
3. Leslie C. Cornish
1854-1925 (aged 71)
judge
Leslie Colby Cornish was a chief justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
4. Byron Boyd
1864-1941 (aged 77)
politician
Robert Byron Boyd was an American politician and businessperson from Maine. A Republican from Augusta, Boyd served as Secretary of State of Maine from 1897 to 1907.
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All 91 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
CC
Founded
1813
Motto
Lux Mentis ScientiaKnowledge is the Light of the Mind
Colors
royal blue, priscilla gray
Total staff
845
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive Waterville, Maine, 04901-8840 United States
City Population
16,000
Phone
2078594000
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