The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Waterville enrolled 2,000 students in fall 2018, all in undergraduate programs, data shows. 0.4 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
8 percent of undergraduates are residents of Maine, and 81 percent are residents of other states. 11 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (63 percent) and Asian (8 percent).
The school admitted 13 percent of the 12,313 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 36 percent enrolled.
Colby College admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 12,313 | 47% | 53% |
| Admitted applicants | 1,601 | 12% | 14% |
| Enrolled | 576 | 39% | 34% |
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