The Scoop
Colby College is a private liberal arts college located in Waterville, Maine, known for its rigorous academics, strong sciences, and beautiful campus. With approximately 2,000 students, Colby offers a small, residential community where close faculty mentorship and undergraduate research are central to the experience. The college has made significant investments in its campus and programs in recent years, including a major expansion in downtown Waterville.
Campus life is active and outdoors-oriented, with Maine's natural landscape providing opportunities for skiing, hiking, and exploring. Colby's academic culture emphasizes critical thinking and civic engagement, and the college has a strong commitment to financial aid and accessibility. Admissions are highly selective, and Colby attracts students who are drawn to a challenging academic environment, a tight-knit community, and the distinctive character of rural New England.
Colby's investment in its campus, community partnerships, and academic programs has positioned it as one of the most dynamic liberal arts colleges in the country. Graduates go on to strong careers in science, business, education, and the arts. Touring Colby with a current student reveals the close relationships, intellectual energy, and love of the outdoors that define life at this rising star among New England's liberal arts colleges.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led Colby College campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current Colby student of your choice.
