On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Colby College provides special learning opportunities to students including Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Colby College has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 2,398 the average room costs is $8,460. It offers the meal plan (21 meals per week) and its average costs is $7,870. The combined charge for room and board is $16,330.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Colby College
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity2,398
Average Room Costs$8,460
Meal Plan
Meals per Week21
Average Meal Costs$7,870
Combine charge for romm and board$16,330

On-campus Student Services

Colby College provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Colby College
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Colby College offers 2 special learning opportunities to its students including Study Abroad and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Colby College
Distance LearningNot offered
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Colby College offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program).
Services and Programs for Veterans at Colby College
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Colby College. It has 3 branches and independent libraries with total 2,561,088 collection. 581,286 physically printed books/media and 1,979,802 electronical resources are served for their students.
Library Services at Colby College
Physical facilities3 branches and independent libraries
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 2,561,088
  • Total Physical collection: 581,286
  • Total Electronic collection: 1,979,802
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Colby is a member of New England Small College Ath Conf. Total 835 students play for athletic teams at Colby College - 439 men and 396 women players. For popular college sports, there are 28 baseball players, 28 basketball players and 71 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Colby College campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Colby College
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball280New England Small College Ath Conf
Basketball1612New England Small College Ath Conf
Field Hockey024NCAA Division III (with football)
Football710New England Small College Ath Conf
Golf120NCAA Division III (with football)
Ice Hockey2522NCAA Division III (with football)
Lacrosse4030NCAA Division III (with football)
Rowing2744NCAA Division III (with football)
Skiing1919NCAA Division III (with football)
Soccer2727NCAA Division III (with football)
Softball017NCAA Division III (with football)
Squash1910NCAA Division III (with football)
Swimming and Diving2027NCAA Division III (with football)
Tennis149NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field, Indoor5259NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field, Outdoor4159NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field, X-Country2824NCAA Division III (with football)
Volleyball013NCAA Division III (with football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023