Colby College

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Colby at a Glance

Location:
Waterville, ME
Setting:
Town
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$50,320
Out-of-State Tuition:
$50,320
Room & Board:
$0
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,838
Part-Time Undergrads:
0
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School Website:
www.colby.edu
Admissions Website:
www.colby.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/financial_aid
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
34 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1870–2135
Average ACT Scores:
28–31

Best Things

  • Academics
  • The professors—they want every student to succeed and will go out of their way to ensure success.
  • The campus is gorgeous.
  • Everyone is friendly and smart.
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Worst Things

  • Weather, weather, weather
  • Tuition
  • Laundry machines
  • Small size leads to repeat hookups and a vast rumor mill.
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Economics
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • International Studies and Government
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Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Many at Colby feel college is a place for students to grow intellectually and socially. Whether it’s in class, conversations around the dinner table, a club, or speaking with another student from a different upbringing, Colby students exemplify this maxim. The community here is one of its defining features, and Colby students (and professors and staff, for that matter) love the College. Most cite the friendly and intellectually engaging people and the pristine new facilities, and although academics can be strenuous, the classes and professors are undeniably wonderful. Students work very hard in and out of the classroom, and most are involved in multiple activities outside of classes.

Many students choose Colby because of the remarkable intimacy between the students, faculty, administrators, and alumni. The school is not for everyone, though. Many Colby students don't have much free time, and some find campus to be claustrophobic at times. Nonetheless, the campus is bolstered by the student body’s seemingly endless stores of energy, intellectual curiosity, and optimism. Despite the fact that the work can be overwhelming at times, most find refuge in their growth and confidence that develops over four years on Mayflower Hill.

Colby Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Colby College

ppeckert

Biology '13

5.0
A+

Colby Is an All-Around School

Whether you're a jock or you're a geek, Colby is the perfect school for everyone. Everyone gets along and everyone is considerate of each other. Colby has a one-of-a-kind community that you cannot and will not find at any other institution, no matter how similar the schools may seem on paper. Colby is diverse, Colby is aware, and Colby is social.

Nov 08, 2010

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Overall Experience at Colby College

crazytrain

International Studies and Government '13

5.0
A+

So Good.

I'm freaking out about a midterm exam coming right up. We work really hard here at Colby, but Colby has a way of blowing expectations out of the water. I expected to study all day, but instead I learned to roll a whitewater kayak, sang some Latin hymnals, had some really funny but insightful conversations (one with a brand new friend, and one with my tenured professor), and tasted some bizarre Brazilian spicy dish (well done, Foss). Any day at Colby can be a pleasant surprise. Just take advantage of the brilliant professors, the friendly atmosphere, and the good life. Enjoy!

Oct 05, 2010

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Overall Experience at Colby College

unicorn88

History '13

4.6
A

Wonderfully Happy

Colby has a big space in my heart. I love the campus, living here, and everything the campus has to offer. Though some problems do arise, my overall academic and social experiences at Colby have been great.

Oct 02, 2010

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