CAMPUS · WATERVILLE, ME · PRIVATE
Colby College
Colby College
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay
13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Colby enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.
Full Cost Breakdown
| Room & Board | $17,120 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $85,420 |
What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)
After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.
| Family Income | Annual Net Price | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0-30k | $4,049 | $16,196 |
| $30-48k | $1,251 | $5,004 |
| $48-75k | $3,666 | $14,664 |
| $75-110k | $12,106 | $48,424 |
| $110k+ | $46,511 | $186,044 |
Financial Aid & Student Debt at Colby College
13.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$19,157
Median Debt at Graduation
Is Colby College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)
$80,490
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,157
Median Debt
4.2x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Colby College — 4.2x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.
Colby College True Cost by Family Income
13% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Colby enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.
| Family Income | Annual Net Price | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0-30k | $4,049 | $16,196 |
| $30-48k | $1,251 | $5,004 |
| $48-75k | $3,666 | $14,664 |
| $75-110k | $12,106 | $48,424 |
| $110k+ | $46,511 | $186,044 |
Cost Breakdown
| Room & Board | $17,120 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $85,420 |
Financial Aid & Student Debt
13.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$19,157
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$60,052
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Colby College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.