Colby College: Review & Facts
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Colby College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,155 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1813 and is one of the 2 schools located in Waterville, Maine.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
47
Fair
Colby College will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree.Colby College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Political Science, Natural Resources and Environment, Economics, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
91%
Good
The student retention rate at Colby College is very high at 91% (well above Maine average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Colby College is great - 91%. About 8% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Colby College is good - 10:1. Learn more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$59,500
High
Average tuition price is extremely high, around $57,000 per year. The additional fees at Colby College (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,500, which comes to a total of $59,500 per year.Read the details about Colby College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
10%
Hard
As reported in recent government data, 13,922 applications were submitted and 1,430 were accepted, so it is challenging to enroll at this school.The school will consider accepting your advanced placement credits at entry.
Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Colby College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$7,900
High
Colby College provides study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Colby College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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F
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Colby College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,100 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, roughly $7,900 per year.Army ROTC programs are available at Colby College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
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Based on the college crime numbers, Colby College seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Colby College, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901-8840, USA
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