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Waterville, Maine · United States · Liberal arts college

Colby College

Liberal arts college founded in 1813 in Waterville, Maine: 2,400 students, 48 majors, a January term and nearly everyone living on campus.

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In English
All 48 degrees
City
Waterville, Maine
Apply via
Common App, Coalition or QuestBridge
Next deadline
15 Nov 2026

Deadlines

  1. 15 November 2026

    Early Decision I (binding) closes
    DetailsSource

  2. 4 January 2027

    Early Decision II (binding) closes
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

Every date in the United States

What you could study here

All 48 of its undergraduate degrees are taught in English.

Search all its degrees

What it asks of IB students

No IB score minimum is set; review is holistic. Colby asks for the most rigorous courses your school offers, at least 20 core academic units. SAT and ACT scores are optional.

Where it says so

Where it says so

Worth knowing

Colby says it meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, international students included; the CSS Profile is due on the same day as the application round.

All 3 notes
  • Colby says it meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students, international students included; the CSS Profile is due on the same day as the application round.
  • The 2026-27 estimated cost of attendance is $97,020 to $98,270, of which tuition and fees are $75,790.
  • The academic year runs 4-1-4, with a January term (Jan Plan) between two semesters.

Sources
  1. Colby Admissions: dates and deadlines — checked 2026-10-07
  2. Colby Admissions: requirements — checked 2026-10-07
  3. Colby Admissions: international applicants — checked 2026-10-07
  4. Colby Admissions: college profile — checked 2026-10-07
  5. Colby Admissions: tuition and fees 2026-27 — checked 2026-10-07
  6. Colby: majors and minors — checked 2026-10-07
  7. Common App: 2026-27 first-year deadlines grid — checked 2026-10-07