Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Most Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

 

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		2
Foreign Language		3
Social Studies		2
History
Academic Electives		2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required for some	February 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Required for some	February 15
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

4000 Mayflower Hill

City, State, Zip

Waterville, ME 04901-8840

Phone

(207) 859-4800

Fax

(207) 872-3474

E-mail

admissions@colby.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 1

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 15, January 1

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 15

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations	X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity		X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

16% of 11,190 applicants were admitted

Women

15% of 5,916 applicants were admitted

Men

16% of 5,274 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

552 (31%) of 1,767 admitted students enrolled

Women

279 (31%) of 913 admitted students enrolled

Men

273 (32%) of 854 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

38% of 678 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

2,242

Students Accepting Wait List Position

957

Students Admitted From Wait List

32

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

710 average
670-760 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

60%

Score of 600 - 700

33%

Score of 500 - 600

7%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

700 average
670-740 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

61%

Score of 600 - 700

34%

Score of 500 - 600

5%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

32 average
31-33 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

84%

Score of 24 - 29

16%

Score of 18 - 23

0%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 78%
Top quarter: 94%
Top half: 100%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$69,082

Tuition and Fees

$53,120

Room and Board

$13,660

Books and Supplies

$735

Other Expenses

$1,567

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

admissions@colby.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

February 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002039	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Business/Farm Supplement

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

297 (53.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

260 (87.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

260 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

260 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$51,118

Need-Based Gift

Received by 260 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $49,873

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 51 (19.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,560

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 1 (.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

1 (.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

935 (48.8%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

813 (87.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

802 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

796 (99.3%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$48,467

Need-Based Gift

Received by 797 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $46,775

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 185 (23.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,713

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 6 (.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

6 (.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $433

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

28%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$34,745

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Colby National Merit Scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

4-1-4

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Interdisciplinary studies, Natural resources/environmental science

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

Not reported

Part-Time Faculty

Not reported

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

Not reported

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 35% of classes
10-19 students: 39% of classes
20-29 students: 13% of classes
30-39 students: 8% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 67% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 22% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

1,266,026

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

158

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Waterville Population

15,962

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Portland, ME

Campus Size

714 acres

Weather

Temperature

11.4 average low in January, 72.7 average high in September

Rain

129 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

3 mile(s) from campus in Waterville

Nearest Train Station

 

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

95% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

5%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

campus lighting, student emergency response team, self-defense class, property ID program, party monitors

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

White Mule

School Colors

Blue, gray, and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

fencing, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Men's Club Sports

fencing, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, field hockey, football, soccer, softball, tennis

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, outing club, volunteer center, wmhb-fm (college radio station), student government, powder and wig (theater)

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,917

Women

1,000 (52.2%)

Men

917 (47.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,917

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
8.0% Asian
4.4% Black/African-American
8.1% Hispanic/Latino
5.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.1% White
2.6% Unknown

International Students.

10.3% from 52 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

93.7%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

88.8%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

91.2%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

92.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Engineering 1%
Law 4%
Arts and Sciences 10%
Medicine 2%
Education 2%
Other 1%