Admissions Overview
The admission process at Colby College has a 8% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Colby College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
8%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
16,890
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
52%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Colby College has a 8% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Colby College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredPersonal Statement/Essay
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalWork Experience
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
OptionalNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Colby College. About 42% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,430 to 1,540. Additionally, about 23% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 32 to 34.
SAT Scores
42% of students submitted400
1600
1430 – 1540
200
800
710 – 750
200
800
720 – 790
ACT Scores
23% of students submitted1
36
32 – 34
1
36
33 – 35
1
36
30 – 34
Admission Statistics
16,890 students applied to COLBY. Of those, 8% were accepted (1,286 students). Of these 1,286 accepted students, 673 chose to enroll.
16,890
Total Applicants
1,286
Students Admitted
673
Students Enrolled
8%
Acceptance Rate