Colby College
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: Approximately 7%
Average High School GPA: Not officially reported; however, most admitted students have an unweighted GPA of 4.04 or higher
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1470–1530 (middle 50%)
ACT Range: 32–34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 2,282
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Generally liberal, with active student political engagement
Tuition & Fees (2024–2025): $69,600
Housing & Meals: Approximately $17,890
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: Approximately $87,490
Average Financial Aid Package: Approximately $71,372
Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46%
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Waterville, Maine
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 20°F (-6.7°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 68°F (20°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 42 inches (1,070 mm)
Nearest Airport: Augusta State Airport (AUG) – Approximately 25 minutes south
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Social Media
Instagram: @colbycollege
Swim Team Instagram: Colbyswimanddive
Twitter (X): @ColbyCollege
Facebook: Colby College
LinkedIn: Colby College
YouTube: Colby College
TikTok: @colbycollege
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III:
New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Nickname: Mules
Mascot: Morty the Mule
Athletic Website: Colby Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Colby Swimming Pool
Head Coach: Tom Burton
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #62
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #9 in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #24
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#145
#81
In Private Colleges
#34
In Liberal Arts Universities
#63
In The Northeast
#113
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A
Academics: A+
Diversity: A
Athletics: B-
Professors: A
Dorms: D+
Student Life: C+
Value: A-
Campus: C-
Party Scene: B
Location: C-
Campus Food: C
Safety: B-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #101 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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