Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1460 and 1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 33
Popular programs at Colby College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 89 | |
| 2 | Political Science and Government. | 76 | |
| 3 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 52 | |
| 4 | Computer Science. | 45 | |
| 5 | International/Globalization Studies. | 42 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 41 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 38 | |
| 8 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 27 | |
| 9 | History. | 27 | |
| 10 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 25 | |
| 11 | Physics. | 24 | |
| 12 | Mathematics. | 23 | |
| 13 | Education, General. | 19 | |
| 14 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 19 | |
| 15 | Statistics. | 17 | |
| 16 | Chemistry. | 16 | |
| 17 | Area Studies. | 14 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 14 | |
| 19 | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 14 | |
| 20 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 13 |
Showing top 20 of 36 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colby College?
Colby College has an acceptance rate of 7% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Colby College?
Admitted students at Colby College typically score between 1460 and 1550 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Colby College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Colby College is approximately $17,180 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Colby College?
4-year graduation rate data for Colby College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.