Colby College

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1407 United States of America #328

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Institution Info

Founded: 1813
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 2,262 students
Faculty: 821
Endowment: $878.3M
Website: https://colby.edu

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Colby College is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1813. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 2,262 students, an endowment of $878.3M, a member of Hidden Ivies.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1407 · Ranked	72,05

Research Output via OpenAlex

172

h-index

155,650

Citations

5,977

Publications

2,266

i10-index

3,37

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colby College's global ranking?

Colby College is ranked #1,407 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #328 position.

When was Colby College founded?

Colby College was founded in 1813, making it 213 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Colby College?

Colby College has a student body of approximately 2,262 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 2:1.

What is Colby College's research output?

Colby College has produced 5,977 research publications with 155,650 total citations and an h-index of 172, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Colby College's endowment?

Colby College has an endowment of approximately $878.3M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.