Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
6.83%
SAT Average
1,500
ACT Range
32-34
Colby College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 6.83%. This means approximately 68 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,282 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
6.83%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $66,600 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,600 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $81,550 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $23,939 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 13.18% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 8.70% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Colby College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$66,600
Room and board
$17,120
Books and supplies
$850
Other expenses
$850
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$81,550
Average net price
$23,939
Average aid coverage
71%
$57,611 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Colby College pays approximately $23,939 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Maine average of $18,022 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Colby College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
Colby College net price
$23,939
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
Colby College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $66,600 and average net price at $23,939. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$66,600
Current net price
$23,939
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
90.22%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$80,490
Undergraduates
2,282
10-Year Median Earnings - Colby College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Colby College graduates earn about 1.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Colby College?
Undergraduates
2,282
Completion rate
90.22%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
13.18%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
8.70%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 13.18% of Colby College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 8.70% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Colby College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Colby College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Colby College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Colby College is listed at 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-8840. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Colby College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
| Bates College | 13.02% | $63,478 | $30,703 | $69,498 |
Similar Schools in Waterville
This local cluster focuses on nearby Waterville schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Waterville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colby College's acceptance rate?
Colby College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 6.83%.
How much is Colby College tuition?
Colby College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $66,600.
What is Colby College's average net price?
Colby College's average net price in the local dataset is $23,939.
What does Colby College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $6,072 for Colby College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Colby College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $80,490 for Colby College.
Is Colby College accredited?
Colby College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Colby College?
The local dataset lists 2,282 undergraduate students at Colby College.
What percentage of Colby College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Colby College in the local dataset is 13.18%.
What is the federal loan rate at Colby College?
The federal loan rate for Colby College in the local dataset is 8.70%.
Where should I verify Colby College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Colby College or the latest official federal education data.