Private College
Colby College
Private College in Waterville, ME. Six-year graduation rate 89%. Median 10-year earnings $80,490.
Verdict High-return
Colby College · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$80,490
Median debt at grad
$19,157
Mobility score
0.9
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
88.8%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $80,490 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 89%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.24 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 89% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Mobility score 0.9 — limited economic uplift documented
- ! Admit rate 7% — heavily selective, limited transfer slots
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