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Colby College

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world rank  671

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Overview

Founded in 1813, the Colby College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Waterville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Colby College (CC) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Colby College (CC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 212-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Colby College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Colby College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Colby College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Colby College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym CC
Founded 1813
Motto Lux Mentis Scientia
Knowledge is the Light of the Mind
Colours Royal blue and priscilla gray
Mascot Mules
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University Location

Address 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville
04901-8840 Maine
United States
Colby College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Colby College Phone Number (207) 859 4000
Colby College Fax Number (207) 859 4349
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Colby College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Colby College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Colby College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Colby College.



Colby College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Colby College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Colby College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 0-9% making it an extremely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Colby College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Colby College's Admission Office Admission Office

4800 Mayflower Hill
Waterville 04901-8848
(207) 859 4800
800 723 3032

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Colby College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Colby College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Colby College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Colby College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Colby College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Colby College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


Colby College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Colby College is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Colby College's Library University Library

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Colby College's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 539,892 physical volumes, 51,586 physical media, 1,299,898 digital/electronic media and 824 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 46 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Colby College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Colby College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Colby College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,242 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Colby College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Colby College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Colby College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Colby College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Colby College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Colby College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Colby College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Colby College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Colby College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colby College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colby College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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