Colby Admissions Information
Colby College
Waterville, ME (
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Founded in 1813, Colby College is a private liberal arts college located in Waterville, Maine. Known for its outstanding academics and engaged faculty, Colby was voted #23 by the U.S. News and World Report among liberal arts colleges; this stellar reputation has led Colby to be known as a Little Ivy, comparable to the excellence of an Ivy League university. A rigorous academic program lies in the heart of a Colby education, which is international and cultivates a curiosity and global citizenship for its students. Two-thirds of Colby students study abroad and half have majors with an international component.
Within a 60 miles radius from Colby’s Waterville campus, students can shop in the state’s capital of Augusta, or visit state parks for activities such as camping, hiking, rafting, boating, and kayaking. On campus, there are many opportunities to get involved in a club or organization. For those leaning towards academic clubs, there are the Arabic Language and Culture Club, the debate society, and the Medieval Reading Society. For those interested in sports, there are the cricket club, equestrian club, and gymnastics club.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8840 |
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| Phone Number: |
(207) 859-4000 |
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| Website: |
www.colby.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, liberal arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, intramural, and club sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
1,825 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
90% |
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| Percent international: |
5.28% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
54:46 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
10:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Biology/Biological Sciences
Economics
Political Science and Government |
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| Special study programs: |
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Army
Semester At Sea
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
| Coed Housing |
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
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Activities:
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
Jazz band
Music ensembles
Radio station
Student newspaper
Yearbook |
Concert band
Drama
International students
Literary magazine
Musical theater
Student government
Symphony orchestra |
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Fun Facts
- Voted #2, Most Popular Study Abroad Program.
- Famous alumni include Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Proulx and Gossip Girl author Cecily von Ziegesar.
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- Voted #11, Best Campus Food.
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Admissions Information
Colby has a 34% acceptance rate, establishing the liberal arts college as selective. Admission officials examine a variety of factors when deciding whom to admit into their college. The school seeks academically talented students who also offer unique qualities which may add to the diversity of the campus.
When reviewing applications, selection officials consider an applicant's school record and personal qualities to be the most important factors for acceptance. Secondary to these considerations are the applicant's class rank, essay, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, talent, ethnicity, and academic GPA. Colby also considers alumni relation, geographical residence, interview, volunteer work, work experience, and the applicant's interest in attending Colby. Overall, Colby values students with potential to do well academically and to contribute to the college's student life.
| Admissions address: |
4800 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8848 |
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| Phone number: |
(800) 723-3032 |
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| Fax number: |
(207) 859-4828 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.colby.edu/admissions_cs/ |
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| Email: |
admissions@colby.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Parker Beverage, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
4,519 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
34% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 15 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
Essay
Standardized test scores
2 Academic Teacher Evaluation(s)
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Interview (optional) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
If submitting ACT, the writing section is recommended
SAT II Subject Tests (required for some) |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
630
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670
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710
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65%
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| SAT Math |
620
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670
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710
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65%
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| SAT Writing |
620
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670
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720
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65%
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| College Board code: |
3280 |
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| ACT code: |
1638 |
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