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CAMPUS · WATERVILLE, ME · PRIVATE

Colby College

Colby College
6.8%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

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 IncomeAnnual Net Price4-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 IncomeAnnual Net Price4-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

Colby College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Colby College actually cost per year?
Colby College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $85,420/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $13,517/yr, a 84% discount off sticker price.
Does Colby College offer good financial aid?
13% of Colby College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Colby College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Colby College requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at Colby College?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $4,049/yr at Colby College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $46,511/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is Colby College worth the cost?
Colby College graduates earn a median of $80,490 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $341,680 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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