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Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private Nonprofit · NESCAC
Colby College is a private nonprofit institution in Waterville, ME. With a 7% admission rate and 1,550 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,282 students, offers 8 programs with earnings data, and has a 89% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
7%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,550
Enrollment
2,282
Completion Rate
89%
Cost of Attendance
$81,550
In-State Tuition
$66,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,600
Programs
8
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 8 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($82K)
Showing 8 of 8 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,401 | $142,245 | $81,550 | 0.9x | |
| 2 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,353 | $92,125 | $81,550 | 0.7x | |
| 3 | Area StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,686 | — | $81,550 | 0.6x | |
| 4 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,597 | — | $81,550 | 0.5x | |
| 5 | International/Global StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,756 | $79,364 | $81,550 | 0.5x | |
| 6 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,326 | — | $81,550 | 0.5x | |
| 7 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,842 | $65,101 | $81,550 | 0.5x | |
| 8 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,216 | $53,972 | $81,550 | 0.3x |