Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901

Founded in 1813 in Waterville, Maine, Colby College is one of the oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges in the country. This Maine college is a highly selective institution, offering top-notch programs in dozens of study areas.

Colby College offers more than 50 majors through more than 20 academic departments. Areas of study range from anthropology and economics to physics and theatre. Many students choose to pursue a double major at Colby College, while others opt for an independent major, which allows students to carve out a personalized path to their degree. Study abroad opportunities abound at Colby College, where nearly two-thirds of students opt to spend a semester in a foreign county.

With the Pine State as its gorgeous backdrop, Colby College is a beautiful place to call home for the next four years. With so many options at this Maine college, students are poised to have a unique college experience.

Quick Facts

There are over 1,800 students enrolled at Colby College.
The median class size at Colby College is 15 students.
There is a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio at Colby College.
Colby College offers over 50 majors.
Close to one-third of students at Colby College declare double majors.
More than 65 percent of students at Colby College study abroad.
There are more than 100 clubs and organizations on campus at Colby College.
Colby College's athletics program has more than 30 NCAA Division III varsity sports.