Understanding Tuition & Fees
Knowing the tuition related to going to Colby College will allow you to plan economically for your college years. Check out the numbers following to know how Colby College's price measures up to other colleges and if you need to prepare for tuition increases.
How Does Colby College Measure Up To Other Colleges?
For nationwide, regional and statewide comparisons, look at the following table to find out how Colby compares to other colleges.
| Nationwide | New England | Maine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Colby Tuition Charges
Full-time undergraduates at Colby College were charged $53,120 in tuition and fees in the 2017 - 2018 school year, prior to adjustments for financial aid. Of this amount, the price tag on tuition totaled $50,890. The remaining $2,230 are added fees. Find out more about the net price.
Regrettably, this college doesn't provide any tuition discounts to students who live in state.
The tuition and fee charges cited here don't include room and board, which can drive up your expenses. Bear in mind many students obtain financial aid and scholarships that decrease their total cost.
Look at the following table to find 2017 - 2018 academic year costs.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $50,890 | $2,230 | $53,120 |
Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection
There continues to be a rise of 3.7% in Colby College tuition and fees for out-of-state students in the past five years. Tuition grew by 3.7% and fees grew by 3.6%. This school year, students can anticipate paying $55,107 if the growth keeps up.
Because of price growth, the total expense of a four-year Colby degree would be $233,104, and the total price of a two-year degree would be $112,274, which doesn't include added costs for books, transportation, and room and board.
Look at predicted potential tuition and fees for Colby students in the below chart.
Due to the cost of living and other factors, the cost of college has a tendency to grow each year. For this reason your last year of school will be much more expensive than your initial year.
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