by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,155 undergraduates in 2020, Colby is a small, private college located in Waterville, Maine. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Colby offers a “study abroad” program.
Individuals with disabilities make up 18.0% of the student population at Colby. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Colby Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Colby does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Colby for Veterans Guide.
Colby offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Colby has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,155 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,155 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,155 | N/A | 2,155 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Colby receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Colby #64 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Colby by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Colby Diversity Guide.
Colby has a total of 808 student athletes, 437 men and 371 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,954,759 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,954,759 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Colby College Athletics