Colby College is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1813, located on a 714-acre campus in Waterville, Maine. It provides undergraduate education to approximately 2,400 students drawn from nearly every U.S. state and around 70 countries. The college offers over 100 academic programs within a 4-1-4 calendar, which includes a January Plan term dedicated to intensive study, internships, and independent projects.
The college emphasises small classes, accessible faculty, and a tight-knit academic community. Its culture encourages intellectual curiosity, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving. Students also have access to extensive study abroad programmes and NCAA Division III athletics as the Colby Mules.
Colby is home to the Colby College Museum of Art, recognised as one of the finest college art museums in the United States. The institution operates as a nonprofit within the higher education sector.