Colby College Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
16%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Colby College has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.9%(1,381)
Hispanic
8.9%(195)
African American
5.8%(128)
Asian
10.8%(238)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
7.1%(156)
Unknown
4.1%(91)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment2,438
International Students16%

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
47.9%(1,167)
Women
52.1%(1,271)

Gender Statistics

Men1,167

48% of total enrollment

Women1,271

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Colby College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(25)
18-19
45.5%(1,039)
20-21
44.3%(1,011)
22-24
9.1%(207)
25+
0.1%(2)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

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 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 7% in-state residents, 77% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
7.3%(44)
Out-of-State
77.0%(466)
International
15.7%(95)

Regional Representation

In-State44

7% of student body

Out-of-State466

77% of student body

International95

16% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age