Completed Application for Admission: Colby accepts the Common Application, Coalition Application, or QuestBridge Application. Academic Records: We require your high school transcript, a completed secondary school report from a school official, one counselor recommendation, and two teacher recommendations.

How do I get into Colby College?

Colby admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 10%. Students that get into Colby have an average SAT score between 1380-1520 or an average ACT score of 31-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Colby is January 1.

What GPA do you need for Colby College?

To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1510 SAT or a 33 ACT. You should also have a 3.98 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.

Does Colby College require interviews?

Interviews. Colby does not offer interviews as a part of the application process. After application submissions, regular decision students will be notified about opportunities for informative conversations with current Colby students.

Does Colby require 4 years of foreign language?

Four years of English. Three years of a single world language (scoring a 640+ on a foreign language SAT Subject Test or receiving a score of a 4+ on an AP foreign language exam or scoring a 6+ on an International Baccalaureate foreign language exam will also satisfy the foreign language requirement)

Is Colby a d1?

The Colby Mules (formerly known as the White Mules) are the varsity and club athletic teams of Colby College, a liberal arts college located in Waterville, Maine. Colby’s varsity teams compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III.

What is Colby College known for?

Colby has more than 50 majors across more than 20 academic departments. The most popular majors are biology, economics, English, history, global studies, government and psychology.

Is Colby a hard school?

Colby academics are tough. Professors are friendly and will know your name, invite you to dinner, etc. But they expect a lot in return. Expect to student hard Sunday-Thursday, and then a good part of the weekend.

Does Colby give merit money?

Colby is a highly selective school with an exceptionally talented student body. As is typical of schools of this caliber, it does not award merit aid.

Is Colby a party school?

Colby students love to party, but they also see grades and other involvements as their primary concern. Partying is viewed as a reward for working so hard.

What is the acceptance rate for Colby College?

Yes, it is completely possible; financial aid status should not affect your choice to study abroad. Financial aid is portable to both Colby and (approved) non-Colby programs as long as a student’s plans have been approved by the Off-Campus Study office.

Does Colby give financial aid to international students?

Any student who is admitted from the wait list and qualifies for need-based aid will receive a financial aid award that meets 100 percent of their demonstrated need. In recent years, Colby has admitted students from the wait list who have been awarded financial aid.