“A premier liberal arts college on Maine's Mayflower Hill — rigorous academics, world-class art museum, and deep commitment to sustainability.”
Colby College is one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges, situated on a 714-acre Neo-Georgian campus atop Mayflower Hill overlooking the Kennebec River Valley in central Maine. Founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, Colby has evolved into a nationally recognized institution distinguished by excellent interdisciplinary programs, world-class undergraduate research opportunities, and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio that enables meaningful faculty-student relationships. The college's $1.12 billion endowment supports need-blind admissions for domestic students and meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students. Colby is home to one of the largest college art museums in the nation and has earned recognition as a top green college, with 45% of campus buildings LEED-certified. The annual Colby Liberal Arts Symposium features 678 student research presentations — the largest such event at any liberal arts college in the country.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$69,830
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Encompasses literary, philosophical, artistic, and linguistic study with deep engagement in cultural analysis and creative expression.
Strong STEM programs with state-of-the-art facilities in the F.W. Olin Science Center and emphasis on undergraduate research.
Programs combining quantitative methods, field research, and policy analysis with strong career placement outcomes.
4 years
One of the oldest and best environmental programs in the country, founded in 1971. Offers interdisciplinary majors in environmental policy, environmental science, and environmental computation. Features project-based learning and field research from the first year with EPA and State of Maine recognition.
4 years
One of the largest and most respected political science programs at any liberal arts college, with approximately 220 majors. Faculty are active in real-world policy consulting through the Oak Institute for International Human Rights and the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs. All seniors complete a mandatory 20+ page research project.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $69,600
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
