Colby College
Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. Founded in 1813 as the Maine Literary and Theological Institution, it was renamed Waterville College in 1821. The donations of Christian philanthropist Gardner Colby saw the institution renamed again to Colby University before settling on its current title, reflecting its liberal arts college curriculum, in 1899. Approximately 2,000 students from more than 60 countries are enrolled annually. The college offers 54 major fields of study and 30 minors.
Former names | Maine Literary and Theological Institution (1813–1821) Waterville College (1821–1867) Colby University (1867–1899) |
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| Motto | Lux Mentis Scientia |
Motto in English | Knowledge [is] the Light of the Mind |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | February 27, 1813 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
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| Endowment | $1.1 billion (2022) |
| President | David A. Greene |
Academic staff | 171 full-time and 48 part-time |
| Undergraduates | 2,262 |
| Location | Waterville, Maine , U.S. 44°33′51″N 69°39′47″W |
| Campus | Rural, 714 acres (289 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Colby Echo |
| Colors | Blue & gray |
| Nickname | Mules |
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| Mascot | Morty the Mule |
| Website | www |
Located in central Maine, the 714-acre Neo-Georgian campus sits atop Mayflower Hill and overlooks downtown Waterville and the Kennebec River Valley. Along with fellow Maine institutions Bates College and Bowdoin College, Colby competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium.