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Colby College was originally established as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution in 1813. In 1821, it was renamed the Waterville College. It got its present name during the Civil War when Gardner Colby made a large donation to prevent the college from closing down. Colby College became a coeducational institute in 1871. It is located on a 714-acre campus in Waterville, Maine. Colby College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students.
Colby College offers more than 500 courses in over 50 disciplines. The academic divisions of the college include:
The sports teams of Colby College are known as the Mules. They participate in alpine skiing, baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, track, tennis, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, squash, softball, and volleyball.
Colby is in a self-contained town, in Waterville, ME. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Colby earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Colby include music, science, mathematics, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Colby in 2007-2008, 31% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 640 to 720 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 640 and 710.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Colby does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Colby are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,867 students (2,046 full-time equivalent).
Colby is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Colby makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the New England Small College Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME 04901-8840
General Phone: (207) 859-4000
http://www.colby.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 303 | economics, area studies, history, political science, English, sociology, East Asian studies, creative writing, ... |
| Science | 104 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology, science and society |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 13 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 12 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 10 | neuroscience |
| Music | 8 | music history and theory |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Business and Management | 5 | business administration, managerial economics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Colby in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 521 | 41 |
In 2007-2008, Colby had a total enrollment of 1,867 students (2,046 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28% |
| Maine | 8% |
| New York | 8% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Colby offers campus housing for 1,795 of its 2,046 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterville, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,835 | 1,492 | 31% | 482 | 32% |
| Men | 2,276 | 671 | 29% | 235 | 35% |
| Women | 2,559 | 821 | 32% | 247 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 48,520 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 48,520 |
Financial Aid:
Colby participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203900)
Colby has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $122,415 | 25 | $106,512 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $84,871 | 20 | $85,254 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $69,798 | 33 | $67,157 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $57,000 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 92 | $98,907 | 80 | $83,738 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colby Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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