Founded in 1813, the Colby College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Waterville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Colby College (CC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Colby College (CC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 211-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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small-sized
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Name | Colby College |
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Acronym | CC |
Founded | 1813 |
Motto | Lux Mentis Scientia Knowledge is the Light of the Mind |
Colours | Royal blue and priscilla gray |
Mascot | Mules |
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Address | 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive Waterville 04901-8840 Maine United States |
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+1 (207) 859 4000 | |
+1 (207) 859 4349 |
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The following Colby College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Colby College's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) |
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International students |
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Colby College's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Colby College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Colby College's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Colby College.
Colby College has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).
Colby College is a private higher education institution.
Colby College is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.
This institution adopts a 4-1-4 type of academic calendar.
This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.
Colby College does not have any religious affiliation.
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The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Colby College's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate) |
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uniRank provides below an overview of Colby College's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
Colby College's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 539,892 physical volumes, 51,586 physical media, 1,299,898 digital/electronic media and 824 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 46 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Colby College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the Colby College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,242 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Colby College's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Colby College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1929
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