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Colby is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Waterville, Maine. 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 mathematics, science, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Colby in 2005, 38% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 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. Colby attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Colby are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Colby, in 2005, had 1,871 students (1,871 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Colby belong to the Eastern College Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Colby College
Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
General Phone: (207) 872-3000
Admissions Phone: (800) 723-3032
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 872-3168
http://www.colby.edu
Colby awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 286 | English, political science, economics, area studies, history, creative writing, American studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 98 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, science and society |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Medicine | 8 | neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music history and theory |
| Business And Management | 1 | business administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Colby in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 484 | 38 |
In 2005, Colby had a total enrollment of 1,871 students (1,871 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| Maine | 11% |
| New York | 10% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| California | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Colby offers campus housing for 1,702 of its 1,871 (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 | 3,874 | 1,454 | 38% | 511 | 35% |
| Men | 1,956 | 656 | 34% | 244 | 37% |
| Women | 1,918 | 798 | 42% | 267 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 710 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 723-3032
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 41,770 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 41,770 |
Financial Aid:
Colby participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 872-3168
Colby has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $105,032 | 22 | $89,947 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $72,188 | 22 | $68,469 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $57,546 | 26 | $55,162 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $47,500 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $84,345 | 73 | $69,341 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area 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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| 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 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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