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CC University at colby.edu

2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  662

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Overview

Founded in 1813, the Colby College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Waterville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Colby College (CC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Colby College (CC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 211-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this US higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Colby College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Colby College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Colby College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Colby College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym CC
Founded 1813
Motto Lux Mentis Scientia
Knowledge is the Light of the Mind
Colours Royal blue and priscilla gray
Mascot Mules
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Campus Location

Address 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville
04901-8840 Maine
United States
Colby College Phone Number +1 (207) 859 4000
Colby College Fax Number +1 (207) 859 4349

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Colby College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Colby College's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Colby College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Colby College.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Colby College's admission information.

Colby College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Colby College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Colby College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Colby College's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is considered but not required
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Colby College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Colby College's Admission Office Admission Office

4800 Mayflower Hill
Waterville 04901-8848
(207) 859 4800
800 723 3032

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Colby College.

Colby College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Colby College has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Colby College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Colby College's Control Type Control Type

Colby College is a private higher education institution.


Colby College's Entity Type Entity Type

Colby College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Colby College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Colby College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a 4-1-4 type of academic calendar.


Colby College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Colby College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Colby College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Colby College's main facilities:


Colby College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Colby College's Library

Colby College's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 539,892 physical volumes, 51,586 physical media, 1,299,898 digital/electronic media and 824 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 46 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Colby College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Colby College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Colby College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,242 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Colby College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Colby College's main services:


Colby College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Colby College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Colby College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Colby College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Colby College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Colby College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Colby College is legally recognized and/or accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1929


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colby College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Colby College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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