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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Colby College
Waterville, ME
4.3Excellent
7%
Highly Selective
89%
Graduation
About Colby College
Colby College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Waterville, Maine. With an enrollment of approximately 2,282 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Colby College is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 7% of applicants. The graduation rate stands at a strong 89%. Graduates earn a median salary of $80,490 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $23,939 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
7%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
89%
Enrollment
2,282
Total students
Median Earnings
$80,490
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$66,600
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,600
Per year
Average Net Price
$23,939
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1450–1550
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
32 – 34
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1450
Median
1485
75th
1550
4001600
SAT Math
25th
730
Median
745
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
32
Median
33
75th
34
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$66,600/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$23,939/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$95,756
10-Year Earnings
$804,900
ROI Multiple
8.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Colby College
Student Outcomes
89%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$80k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
2,282
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
