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2026-27 cycleWaterville, ME
Colby College
Colby College is a private liberal arts institution located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine. It is known for its computational biology, digital humanities, Jan Plan term, and DavisConnects initiative which guarantees research and internship funding.
Acceptance rate
8.0%
Undergrad enrollment
2,400
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Transfer Priority | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidSpring Transfer Financial Aid | November 15, 2026 |
| Early DecisionEarly Decision I | November 15, 2026 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision I Financial Aid | November 15, 2026 |
| TransferSpring Transfer Final Cutoff | December 15, 2026 |
| Financial AidEarly Decision II Financial Aid | January 4, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | January 4, 2027 |
| Early Decision IIEarly Decision II | January 4, 2027 |
| Financial AidRegular Decision Financial Aid | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFall Transfer Financial Aid | April 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Priority | April 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Final Cutoff | July 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
Colby College does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.