Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Remote | Town
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Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901
See on Map(207) 859-4000
Colby is committed to the belief that the best preparation for life, and especially for the professions that require specialized study, is a broad acquaintance with human knowledge. The Colby experience is designed to enable each student to find and fulfill his or her own unique potential. It is hoped that students will become critical and imaginative thinkers who are: welcoming of diversity and compassionate toward others, capable of distinguishing fact from opinion, intellectually curious and aesthetically aware, adept at synthesis as well as analysis, broadly educated with depth in some areas; proficient in writing and speaking, familiar with one or more scientific disciplines, knowledgeable about American and other cultures, able to create and enjoy opportunities for lifelong learning, willing to assume leadership roles as students and citizens, prepared to respond flexibly to the changing demands of the world of work, useful to society and happy with themselves.
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$63,520Out of state
$63,520In state
No informationOut of state
No informationType of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 17.0% | $6,268 |
State/local grants | 2.0% | $2,469 |
Institutional grants | 41.0% | $59,495 |
Loans | 10.0% | $8,426 |
$16,330 per year
$850 per year
$850 per year
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High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
(SAT or ACT)
TOEFL
(international students)
Completion of college
prep program
Demonstration of
competencies
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