Colby College is a private institution of higher education granting undergraduate degrees. Previously an all-male college, it is the 12th oldest independent liberal arts school in the nation. The school's athletic teams are members of the NESCAC.

Originally founded in 1813 by Baptists, Colby College moved from downtown Waterville to a 714 acre area shortly after. By 1937 the college had 62 buildings. The school offers majors in Biology, Economics, English, and History. The college has 32 varsity teams and a 197,000 square foot Athletic Center. Class size on average is 15 to 1.Colby College: Colby at a Glance

Known to be a prestigious and highly selective college, Colby was ranked #22 on the "America's Best Colleges 2008" list in U.S. World and News Report.U.S. News and World Report: America's Best Colleges 2008

• President: William D. "Bro" Adams
  • 2000-present: President
    • 1995-2000: President, Bucknell University

• Academics at Colby
• College Notable Programs of Study
  • Environmental Studies
  • Neuroscience
  • Russian Program

• Colby College: Visit Colby

• Official Athletic site: Colby College "Mules"

• Athletic League: NESCAC - The New England Small College Athletic Conference

• Crew: Men's | Women's

• Lacrosse: Men's | Women's

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