Admissions Overview
The admission process at Colby College has a 7% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Colby College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
7%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
17,786
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
50%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Colby College has a 7% 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
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
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 36% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,440 to 1,550. Additionally, about 18% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 32 to 34.
SAT Scores
36% of students submitted400
1600
1440 – 1550
200
800
710 – 760
200
800
730 – 790
ACT Scores
18% of students submitted1
36
32 – 34
1
36
33 – 35
1
36
29 – 35
Admission Statistics
17,786 students applied to COLBY. Of those, 7% were accepted (1,215 students). Of these 1,215 accepted students, 605 chose to enroll.
17,786
Total Applicants
1,215
Students Admitted
605
Students Enrolled
7%
Acceptance Rate