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Colby College
4000 Mayflower Drive
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-872-3000
www.colby.edu
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.
Colby stands for diversity, without which we become parochial; for respect for various lifestyles and beliefs, without which we become mean-spirited; and for the protection of every individual against discrimination. In the classroom and outside, there is freedom to study, to think, to speak, and to learn in an environment that insists upon the free and open exchange of ideas and views
Type of Institution:
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Private not for profit, 4-year or above |
| Title IV Eligible Awards/Degrees Offered: | Bachelors Degree |
| Calendar System: | 4-1-4 |
| Intercollegiate Sports: | Football, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Cross Country, Track & Field (indoor & outdoor), Soccer, Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Badminton, Fencing, Crew, Golf, Rugby, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo, Woodsmen's, Cycling, Volleyball. |
| Data Used in the Selection of Entering Freshmen: | High School diploma or its equivalent High School GPA High School standing Completion of college-preparatory program Recommendations Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios) Admission test scores (SAT, ACT) Score on TOEFL for foreign applicants or an equivalent tes |
| Carnegie Classification: | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts: These institutions are primarily undergraduate colleges with major emphasis on baccalaureate. They award at least half of their baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts fields. |
| Regional Accreditation: | New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education |
| Nat'l Institution & Specialized Accrediting Bodies: | None |
Academic Year Prices for Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Students |
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2003–04
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2002–03
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2001–02
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| Comprehensive Fee * | $37,570
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| Books & Supplies | $650
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$650
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$650
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| Other Expenses | $800
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$800
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$800
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| * Colby is a residential campus that charges a comprehensive fee that includes tuition, room, and board. | |||
Fall Enrollment |
2003 |
2002
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2001
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| Total Enrollment |
1,768 |
1,830
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1,809
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of Undergraduate Enrollment by Gender: |
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| Male | 46.2% |
46.5%
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47.9%
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| Female | 53.8% |
53.5%
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52.1%
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Percent of Undergraduate Enrollment |
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Non-Resident Alien
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6.8% |
6.0%
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4.8%
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Black/Non-Hispanic
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1.9% |
2.5%
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2.2%
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American
Indian or Alaskan Native
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0.3% |
0.4%
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0.3%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
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4.7% |
5.2%
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3.9%
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Hispanic
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2.9% |
2.3%
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2.1%
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White/Non-Hispanic
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83.4% |
83.7%
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86.7%
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| Student Counts | ||||
| Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduates | 474 |
471 |
488
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| % Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduates | 26.8 |
25.7 |
27.0
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| % Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduate Receiving Financial Aid | 48.6 |
55.7
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Awards/Degrees - Conferred between July 1, 2002 & June 30, 2003
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| Bachelor Degrees | 499
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| Largest Majors | Awards/Degrees Conferred | |
| Social Sciences | 132
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English Language & Literature/Letters |
62
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 61
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| Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies | 52
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| History | 32
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| Programs Offered * | Awards/Degrees | |
| Conservation & Renewable Natural Resources | ||
| Environmental Science | baccalaureate | |
| Environmental Studies | baccalaureate | |
| Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies | ||
| American Studies/Civilization | baccalaureate | |
| African-American Studies | baccalaureate | |
| African Studies | ||
| East Asian Studies | baccalaureate | |
| Latin American Studies | baccalaureate | |
| Russian & Slavic Area Studies | baccalaureate | |
| Women's Studies | baccalaureate | |
| International Studies | baccalaureate | |
| Computer & Information Science | ||
| Computer Science | baccalaureate | |
| Foreign Languages & Literature | ||
| Classics & Classical Languages & Literatures | baccalaureate | |
| French Language & Literature | baccalaureate | |
| German Language & Literature | baccalaureate | |
| Spanish Language & Literature | baccalaureate | |
| English Language & Literature/Letters | ||
| English Literature | baccalaureate | |
| Creative Writing | baccalaureate | |
| Biological Sciences/Life Sciences | ||
| Biology, General | baccalaureate | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Mathematics | baccalaureate | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
| Science, Tech. & Society | baccalaureate | |
| Philosophy & Religion | ||
| Philosophy | baccalaureate | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | baccalaureate | |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry, General | baccalaureate | |
| Geology | baccalaureate | |
| Physics, General | baccalaureate | |
| Astronomy | baccalaureate | |
| Psychology | ||
| Psychology, General | baccalaureate | |
| Social Sciences & History | ||
| Anthropology | baccalaureate | |
| Economics, General | baccalaureate | |
| History, General | baccalaureate | |
| Political Science & Government, Other | baccalaureate | |
| Sociology | baccalaureate | |
| Visual & Performing Arts | ||
| Drama/Theater Arts, General | baccalaureate | |
| Art History, Criticism & Conservation | baccalaureate | |
| Music History & Literature | baccalaureate | |
| Business Management & Admin. Services | ||
| Business Administration & Management, Other | baccalaureate | |
*For a complete list go to the Colby College program page. |
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FINANCIAL
AID, 2002-2003
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| Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students | |||
| Type of Aid | % of Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid They Received | |
| Federal Grants (Scholarships/Fellowships) | 6 |
$5,933 |
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| State/Local Grants (Scholarships/Fellowships) | 4 |
$1,134 |
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| Institutional Grants (Scholarships/Fellowships) | 39 |
$19,899 |
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| Loans to Students | 26 |
$2,659 |
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