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Common Data Set
2015-2016Data below is extracted from Colby College's official Common Data Set filing (2015-2016). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
22.2%
Total Applicants
7,593
Total Admitted
1,710
Total Enrolled
508
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,566 | 4,027 | 7,593 |
| Admitted | 786 | 924 | 1,710 |
| Enrolled | 249 | 259 | 508 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/15
Applied576
Admitted249
Waitlist
Offered
1,497
Accepted Spot
634
Admitted from Waitlist
42
Admission Factors
How Colby College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsTest ScoresEssayCharacter/Personal Qualities
Important
Class RankExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityDemonstrated Interest
Considered
InterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)630–720
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)640–740
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)29–32
136
ACT English (25th–75th)29–34
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)27–33
136
Submitting SAT: 67%
Submitting ACT: 45%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$48,820
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$48,820
Required Fees
$2,140
Room & Board
$13,100
Books & Supplies
$700
Total COA (In-State)
$64,760
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$64,760
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$43,762
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$23,342
% Graduating with Debt
32%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
90%
6-Year Rate
90%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorInternshipsHonors ProgramIndependent studyLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification program
Data extracted from the Colby College Common Data Set (2015-2016). Extraction coverage: 75%. View original PDF.