COLBY COLLEGE

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Colby College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Waterville, ME). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, ME 04901
Main Phone: (207) 872-3000
Web Site: www.colby.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,830 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 219 male students and 252 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.5% of the student body, while females made up 53.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 33.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 620. One quarter of students scored at least 700.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 710 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Computer

Computer Science

English Language And Literature

English Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Colby College reports that it is nationally accredited.

Colby College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Colby College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Eastern College Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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