Colby College
Colby College SAT and ACT Requirements
Colby College is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. The middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored 1460 to 1550 on the SAT and 32 to 34 on the ACT.
2026-27 policy
Test-Optional
SAT middle 50%
1460–1550
ACT middle 50%
32–34
Acceptance rate
7.1%
Colby College SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 720 | 760 |
| Math | 740 | 790 |
| Total | 1460 | 1550 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 34 |
The total is the sum of the section percentiles, the standard way to estimate a middle 50% for the combined score.
Where your score puts you
- Below 1460: lower than three quarters of enrolled students. A retake has the most upside here, and at a test-optional school you can also leave the score off.
- 1460 to 1550: in line with the class. The rest of your application decides it.
- Above 1550: higher than three quarters of enrolled students. Testing is no longer what holds the application back.
Keep these numbers
Frequently asked questions
Does Colby College require the SAT or ACT?
Colby College is test-optional for the 2026-27 cycle. Test-optional. Colby's admissions FAQ/requirements pages state: 'Colby is a test optional institution. Students may choose whether to submit standardized test scores with their application for admission.' Self-reported scores accepted at application; official scores required before enrollment if submitted. Colby superscores exams.
What SAT score do you need for Colby College?
The published range is not a cutoff. Among enrolled first-year students, a quarter scored below 1460, half scored between 1460 and 1550, and a quarter scored above 1550. A score at or above 1550 puts you ahead of most of the class on testing; a score below 1460 works against you.
What ACT score do you need for Colby College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 32 to 34 on the ACT. On the official conversion table that is an SAT 1430 to 1500.
Score ranges: College Scorecard API — U.S. Department of Education (api.data.gov) and Editorial overrides layer (overrides.json) — Common Data Set & institutional sources. They describe students who enrolled, not everyone admitted. Test policy: Colby College admissions, verified for 2026-27.
