Private liberal arts college located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine, USA
According to Wikipedia, Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. It was founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, then renamed Waterville College after the city where it resides. The donations of Christian philanthropist Gardner Colby saw the institution renamed again to Colby University before settling on its current title, reflecting its liberal arts college curriculum. Approximately 2,000 students from more than 60 countries are enrolled annually. The college offers 54 major fields of study and 30 minors.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13,922 | 10% | 90% | 1450 | 32 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $61,220 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $2,335 |
| 30K - 48K | $3,467 |
| 48K - 75K | $5,107 |
| 75K - 110K | $13,413 |
| 110K+ | $38,621 |
If you graduate from Colby College, then you can expect to earn an average of $71,000 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 2,328 | 2,328 |
Colby College is located at 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville ME 04901-8840
Waterville has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Colby College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Colby College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Sociology, and Communications. Here are some of Colby College's most famous alumni:
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