Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Colby is 1.5× more selective than Middlebury
Acceptance rate - 2
Colby's yield is 2 pts higher than Middlebury's
Yield rate - 3
Colby's SAT midpoint is 7 points higher than Middlebury's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- MiddleburyHighly selective
- ColbyHighly selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1300–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 28–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MiddleburyTest-optional
- ColbyTest-optional
How they read a record
Middlebury
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important.
Colby
The high school record is required; GPA, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Middlebury | Colby |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why