Acceptance Rate History
Colby College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
ME · Current rate: 7.1%
Colby College admits the SAT 1460–1550 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Colby College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Colby College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 7.1%, roughly unchanged from 6.8% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 6.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 7.6% | 16,890 | 1,286 |
| 2021 | 8.9% | 15,857 | 1,407 |
| 2020 | 10.3% | 13,922 | 1,430 |
| 2019 | 9.7% | 13,584 | 1,314 |
| 2018 | 13.1% | 12,313 | 1,608 |
| 2017 | 15.8% | 11,190 | 1,767 |
| 2016 | 18.7% | 9,833 | 1,840 |
| 2015 | 22.5% | 7,593 | 1,710 |
| 2014 | 28.1% | 5,148 | 1,444 |
| 2013 | 26.0% | 5,407 | 1,408 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1460–1550
Admitted students at Colby College scored between 1460 and 1550 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1460–1550.
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Trend Analysis
Colby College's acceptance rate has decreased from 26.0% in 2013 to 7.1% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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