Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit · 2,407 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$89K
In-state tuition
$73K
Out-of-state tuition
$73K
Graduation rate
87%
Acceptance rate
7%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
9%
Earnings (all students)
$63K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Very small |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 04901-8840 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$89K
Federal aid / UG
$309
Est. net price
$89K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1501 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 33.0 |
| First-year retention | 94% |
| SAT math (median) | 745 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 680 |
| Undergraduate composition | 55% White · 5% Black · 8% Hispanic · 10% Asian |
| Official website | www.colby.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. | $59K | $22K |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | $45K | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | $44K | — |
| Political Science and Government. | $44K | $16K |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $37K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — ME
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Environmental University | $13K | 20% | $4K | $47K |
| Husson University | $24K | 60% | $10K | $57K |
| University of New England | $46K | 62% | $20K | $69K |
| Bowdoin College | $72K | 93% | $15K | $90K |
| Bates College | $70K | 88% | $11K | $98K |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $46K | 56% | $16K | $70K |
| Thomas College | $33K | 58% | $20K | $53K |
| Maine College of Art & Design | $44K | 51% | $22K | $38K |
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