Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit · 2,407 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,049 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $1,251 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $3,666 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,106 |
| Over $110,000 | $46,511 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,180 |
Sticker tuition: $69,600 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 7%
- Average SAT
- 1501
- Median ACT
- 33
- Students with Pell grants
- 14%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 89%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $80,490
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,157
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Social Sciences28%
Biology & Life Sciences13%
Psychology9%
Environmental Studies8%
Computer Science7%
Physics & Chemistry7%
Mathematics & Statistics5%
History4%
English & Literature4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
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