Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $66,600
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $66,600
- Average Net Price
- $23,939
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 13.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $17,120
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $6,100
- Books & Supplies
- $850
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $84,570
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,157
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $203/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 8.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 13.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,072 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $1,331 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $2,247 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,937 |
| $110,001+ | $52,893 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Despite a sticker price exceeding $84,000, most Colby families pay far less thanks to the college's generous financial aid. The average net price drops to $23,939, meaning a four-year education costs around $96,000 for typical families. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $6,072 annually, while families earning $30-48K pay even less at $1,331 per year.
Colby practices need-blind admissions and meets full demonstrated need for all students. Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,157, translating to monthly payments of $203. With median earnings of $80,490 ten years post-graduation, loan payments consume less than 3% of income. The 87% loan repayment rate reflects this manageable debt load.
First-generation and low-income students get the best deal here. Only 13% of students receive Pell Grants, but those who do see their financial barriers eliminated through Colby's commitment to affordability.
Colby practices need-blind admissions and meets full demonstrated need for all students. Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,157, translating to monthly payments of $203. With median earnings of $80,490 ten years post-graduation, loan payments consume less than 3% of income. The 87% loan repayment rate reflects this manageable debt load.
First-generation and low-income students get the best deal here. Only 13% of students receive Pell Grants, but those who do see their financial barriers eliminated through Colby's commitment to affordability.
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