Founded in 1813, Colby College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Waterville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maine.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Colby College (CC) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Colby College (CC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 207 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 