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Colby College
School profile / Waterville, ME
Colby College
Private · 4-year·2,412 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
89%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
7%
Reported admissions data
Overview
This school is most selective, so admission takes a strong academic record. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $16,219 a year against a $89,190 list price, a 82% gap. 89% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Colby College is a small-town private four-year institution located in Waterville, ME. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,412 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT range
1460 - 1550
Academic fit
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Academics
Student:faculty
9:1
Avg class size (est.)
~23 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$89,190
Avg net price after aid
$16,219
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
44%
Avg grant aid
$64,417
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Student body
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Location
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