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Acceptance Rate History
Colby College
ME · Current rate: 7%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.83% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 7.61% | 16,890 | 1,286 |
| 2021 | 8.87% | 15,857 | 1,407 |
| 2020 | 10.27% | 13,922 | 1,430 |
| 2019 | 9.67% | 13,584 | 1,314 |
| 2018 | 13.06% | 12,313 | 1,608 |
| 2017 | 15.79% | 11,190 | 1,767 |
| 2016 | 18.71% | 9,833 | 1,840 |
| 2015 | 22.52% | 7,593 | 1,710 |
| 2014 | 28.05% | 5,148 | 1,444 |
| 2013 | 26.04% | 5,407 | 1,408 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Colby College's acceptance rate has decreased from 26.0% in 2013 to 6.8% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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