First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 4, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: colby.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 93 |
| Psychology | 47 |
| Political Science and Government | 37 |
| Computer Science | 30 |
| Environmental Science | 29 |
| Neuroscience | 27 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Chemistry | 23 |
Show the other 34 majors
| International/Globalization Studies | 18 |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 16 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| History | 13 |
| Creative Writing | 12 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 10 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Mathematics | 9 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| East Asian Studies | 5 |
| Music | 4 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 2 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Computational Biology | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Colby College ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #25 for Statisticsof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Scholarships named on Colby College’s own pages include National Merit Scholarship (Colby recognition award).
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Skiing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
91% of men in fraternities · 44% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2019–20)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Augusta-Waterville, ME
128,461 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Bangor International (BGR)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.0 of 20
Elevation
290 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
9°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
85.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
6 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Thomas College3 mi
- University of Maine at Augusta17 mi
- University of Maine at Farmington25 mi
- Bates College41 mi
- Maine Maritime Academy44 mi
- Husson University47 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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