Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $85,420. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $69,600 |
| Housing & meals | $17,120 |
| Books & supplies | $850 |
| Personal & travel | $850 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,000 |
| Total cost of attendance | $85,420 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Colby College net price compared with other Maine colleges
Colby College has the 7th-lowest average net price of 17 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Maine at Augusta | $10,924 | 27% | $40,342 |
| 4 | University of Southern Maine | $13,596 | 40% | $49,958 |
| 5 | Bowdoin College | $14,398 | 95% | $82,735 |
| 6 | University of Maine at Farmington | $16,857 | 52% | $44,433 |
| 7 | Colby College | $17,180 | 89% | $80,490 |
| 8 | University of Maine | $17,510 | 55% | $48,653 |
| 9 | Thomas College | $18,885 | 54% | $44,991 |
| 10 | Husson University | $21,005 | 59% | $45,025 |
| 11 | Maine Maritime Academy | $23,414 | 58% | $89,964 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maine colleges →
Why Colby College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | 7% | $17,180 | 89% | $80,490 | This school |
| Bowdoin College | 7% | $14,398 | 95% | $82,735 | |
| Bates College | 13% | $29,351 | 90% | $69,498 | |
| College of the Atlantic | 70% | $25,184 | 68% | $40,264 | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 71% | $26,312 | 67% | $79,840 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Colby College would cost you $2,782 more per year than Bowdoin College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Colby College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,768).
- Bowdoin College gives aided families $2,462 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maine resident | Colby College | Bowdoin College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $69,600 | $67,832 | +$1,768 |
| Books & supplies | $850 | $840 | +$10 |
| Housing & meals | $17,120 | $17,690 | −$570 |
| Personal & travel | $850 | $1,660 | −$810 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,000 | −$2,922 | −$78 |
| Sticker price | $85,420 | $85,100 | +$320 |
| Average grants | −$68,240 | −$70,702 | +$2,462 |
| You pay | $17,180 | $14,398 | +$2,782 |
“+” means Colby College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Colby College cost questions
How much is tuition at Colby College?
Tuition and fees are $69,600 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Colby College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $85,420 a year.
What do families actually pay at Colby College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,180 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $4,049; $48–75k pay $3,666; $110k+ pay $46,511.
How much debt do Colby College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 2.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Colby College overview