Colby College Acceptance Rate
Colby College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 6.83%, with 17,786 applicants and 1,215 accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate is also 6.83%, with 8,893 applicants and 608 accepted. For Regular Decision, the acceptance rate is slightly lower at 6.82%, accepting 607 out of 8,893 applicants. Historical data shows a decline from an acceptance rate of 10.27% in 2021 to the current rate, indicating increased competitiveness. Additionally, Colby has an 8% transfer acceptance rate with 1,000 applicants in 2023, and a waitlist acceptance rate sitting at 25%. Academic credentials for the most recent applicants show a 25th percentile SAT score of 1450 and average GPA of 4.04.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 17,786
Accepted Applicants: 1,215
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Colby College's overall acceptance rate has seen a downward trend in recent years, dropping from 28.05% in the application year 2015 to just 6.83% in 2024, representing a significant increase in selectivity. In the 2024 application year, there were 17,786 applicants, with only 1,215 being offered admission. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is slightly higher at 6.83%, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate stands at 6.82%. This follows a similar trend, as the overall acceptance rate was 7.61% in 2023 and 9.0% in 2022, indicating that competition continues to intensify at Colby College.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Colby College's wait list acceptance rate remains consistent at 25% for the application years 2020 through 2024, with 60 applicants offered a place each year and 15 ultimately accepted. This steady trend indicates a reliable process for both the college and prospective students, as the statistics have not varied over the last five application years. The consistent offer and acceptance numbers reflect a stable admissions strategy at Colby, providing a predictable pathway for waitlisted candidates.
60
Offered a Place
15
Admitted
25%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Colby College's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 8%, consistent with the previous four years. In 2023, the college received 1,000 applications, extending offers to 80 students, similar to the 2022 figures of 76 acceptances from 950 applicants and 72 acceptances from 900 in 2021. The college has maintained this steady acceptance rate despite an increasing number of applicants, with an average GPA of 4.04 among admitted transfer students, indicating a competitive profile for those looking to transfer.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 1,000
Accepted Applicants: 80
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
4.04
SAT
1450-1530
Math: 730-790
Reading: 710-760
ACT
32-34
Math: 28-33
English: 31-35
Reading: 30-35
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 10% |
| White | 57% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 8% |
| Black/African American | 5% |
| Two or More Races | 6% |
| International | 9% |
| Unknown | 4% |
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