Colby College admissions
Waterville, ME
Colby College acceptance rate
7.1%
1,360 of 19,187 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, Colby College is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 46% of admitted students enrolled (628 of 1,360).
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Common questions about Colby College
What is the acceptance rate at Colby College?
Colby College admitted 7.1% of applicants (1,360 of 19,187) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Colby College?
628 of the 1,360 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 46%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Colby College?
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