2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$17,912
Net Price
9%
Admitted
47%
Enrolled
87%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Colby College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 2,262. In 2021, there were 72 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Maine and ranks #37 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
72
Total Enrollment
2,262
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for Colby College
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Maine Rank
Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maine, Colby College ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Colby College ranks #37.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Colby College offers Behavioral Neuroscience, General Psychology and Research Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 20 |
| General Psychology | 32 |
| Research Psychology | 20 |
| Total Graduates | 72 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 15,857 students applied to the Colby College. The university admitted 9% and 47% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maine universities is 6,415. On average, all Maine institutions admit 67% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Colby College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 95%. Compared to all Maine four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for Colby College is 87%, compared to 59% for all Maine universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 9%.
Compare CC to Maine Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Colby College to the average of all Maine four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
CC
15,857
Applicants
9%
Percent Admitted
47%
Percent Enrolled
95%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
87%
Graduation Rate
ME Colleges
6,415
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 251 or 95% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 12 or 5% part-time faculty members employed at Colby College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 251 or 95%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
CC
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
95%
Percent Full-Time
5%
Percent Part-Time
95%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ME Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
56%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Colby College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $58,640, and the average cost for books and supplies is $850.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Colby College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Colby College | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $15,745 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $850 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,595 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $58,640 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $850 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $76,085 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Colby College is $17,912. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Colby College to all Maine universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
CC
$76,085
Cost to Attend
$56,430
Average Financial Aid
39%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,912
Net Price
ME Colleges
$42,295
Cost to Attend
$20,120
Average Financial Aid
86%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,152
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 219 or 39%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 896 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $56,430.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 896 | $56,430 |
| Pell Grants | 316 | $4,936 |
| Federal Student Loans | 206 | $5,849 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Colby College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
CC
896
Grant or Scholarship Aid
63%
Grants or Scholarships
316
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
206
Federal Student Loans
15%
Federal Student Loans
ME Colleges
2,218
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
816
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,245
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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