Campus & Student Life at Colby College

Colby Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Colby. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Colby Disability Services.

Colby for the Military

While not a "service academy", Colby does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Colby for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Colby College

Colby offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Colby College

Colby has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,000 undergraduates in 2019. Full-time attendance was 2,000 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).

Colby College is Ranked #79 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Colby receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Colby #79 out of 3,514.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Colby by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Colby Diversity Guide.

Colby College Competes in the NCAA

Colby has a total of 808 student athletes, 437 men and 371 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Colby College Athletics