Colby College Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
14%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Colby College has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.5%(1,289)
Hispanic
8.9%(184)
African American
6.0%(123)
Asian
11.0%(226)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
7.4%(152)
Unknown
4.0%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment2,299
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

Colby College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Colby College has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.6%(1,094)
Women
52.4%(1,205)

Gender Statistics

Men1,094

48% of total enrollment

Women1,205

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Colby College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(2)
18-19
42.4%(974)
20-21
43.7%(1,005)
22-24
13.8%(318)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Colby College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 7% in-state residents, 79% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
6.5%(44)
Out-of-State
79.3%(534)
International
14.1%(95)

Regional Representation

In-State44

7% of student body

Out-of-State534

79% of student body

International95

14% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age