At a glance
Average net price
$17,180
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
88.8%
Admission rate
7%
Undergrad size
2,407
In-state tuition
$69,600
Out-of-state tuition
$69,600
Cost of attendance
$85,420
Median earnings (10y)
$80,490
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,501
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 93.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (45%), stem (36%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM36%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences45%
- Social sciences29.3%~706 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology12.0%~290 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences11.5%~276 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~204 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~176 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science6.6%~158 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.1%~100 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.8%~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.4%~59 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.5%~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 183 | $58,540 | $24,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 142 | $43,972 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 99 | $37,156 | $19,313 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 88 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 80 | $44,350 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 71 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 42 | $44,612 | $17,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Colby College
Colby College is a mid-sized institution located in Waterville, Maine, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,407 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Psychology, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Colby College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,180 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $69,600 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,420 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 88.8%, a strong completion outcome. 93.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,490 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Colby College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Psychology, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (45% of credentials), stem (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Colby College accepts 7% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,501. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Waterville, Maine (town), Colby College draws students from across Maine and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Colby College
Q.How much does Colby College cost?
The average net price at Colby College is $17,180 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,420.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Colby College?
Colby College has a 6-year graduation rate of 88.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Colby College?
Colby College admits 7% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Colby College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Colby College graduate earns $80,490 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Colby College?
Published tuition is $69,600 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Colby College located?
Colby College is located in Waterville, Maine (ZIP 04901).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Colby College at their official website.