Colby

Colby College

Colby
#654 / #262
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#75
Most Desirable School
Private liberal arts college located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine, USA

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About Colby College

According to Wikipedia, Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. Founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, it was renamed Waterville College in 1821. 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, in 1899. Approximately 2,000 students from more than 60 countries are enrolled annually. The college offers 54 major fields of study and 30 minors.

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Colby College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
15,8579%87%145032

How Much Does Colby College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$61,220
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$2,648
30K - 48K$2,361
48K - 75K$5,536
75K - 110K$12,188
110K+$49,197

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Colby College Graduates Make?

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.

Colby College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
2,4752,475

Where is Colby College?

Colby College is located at 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville ME 04901-8840

How Safe is Colby College?

Waterville has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Colby College Known For?

Colby College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Colby College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Literature
#275
World Rank
#317
Historical Rank
#134
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Sociology
#357
World Rank
#197
Historical Rank
#144
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Economics
#514
World Rank
#535
Historical Rank
#174
USA Rank
economics Degrees
History
#390
World Rank
#408
Historical Rank
#187
USA Rank
history Degrees
Earth Sciences
#492
World Rank
#507
Historical Rank
#187
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Physics
#613
World Rank
#663
Historical Rank
#197
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Political Science
#560
World Rank
#532
Historical Rank
#216
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Biology
#652
World Rank
#685
Historical Rank
#243
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Education
#625
World Rank
#618
Historical Rank
#247
USA Rank
education Degrees
Mathematics
#770
World Rank
#499
Historical Rank
#264
USA Rank
math Degrees
Psychology
#515
World Rank
#533
Historical Rank
#273
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#795
World Rank
#850
Historical Rank
#311
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Chemistry
#1176
World Rank
#1183
Historical Rank
#321
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Religious Studies
#899
World Rank
#834
Historical Rank
#328
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Computer Science
#931
World Rank
#940
Historical Rank
#329
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Anthropology
#1187
World Rank
#1197
Historical Rank
#523
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees

Who Are Colby College's Most Influential Alumni?

Colby College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Sociology, and Literature. Here are some of Colby College's most famous alumni:

Marston Morse
Marston Morse
An American mathematician.
David G. Bromley
An American academic and sociologist .
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Doris Kearns Goodwin
An American biographer and historian .
Robert B. Parker
Robert B. Parker
An American crime writer.
Annie Proulx
Annie Proulx
An American novelist, short story and non-fiction author.
Eleanor Duckworth
An American psychologist, editor.
Benjamin Butler
Benjamin Butler
A Union Army general, lawyer, politician .
Alan Taylor
Alan Taylor
An American historian.
David M. Raup
An American paleontologist .
Stuart Rothenberg
An American writer and political analyst.
Peter D. Hart
An American political consultant.
Fenwicke Holmes
An American writer.

Who Are Colby College's Most Influential Faculty?

Colby College's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Social Work, Sociology, and Literature. Here are some of Colby College's most famous alumni:

Neil Gross
A Sociologist.
Tilar J. Mazzeo
A Researcher.
Yury Yanowsky
Yury Yanowsky
A Spanish ballet dancer and choreographer.
Lori Gear McBride
A Canadian basketball player.
Blaise MacDonald
A College ice hockey coach.

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