Colby class of 2012 profile

<p>Most interesting to compare to earlier classes: more international students and countries represented than ever (almost 15%), over 18% ALANA, many more from outside New England. Here is:</p>

<p>Class of 2012 - Admitted Student Profile
4,835 total first-year applications received
1,476 number of applicants accepted (811 female, 665 male)
30.5 percent of applicants accepted
51 states and territories represented
58.3 percent from outside of New England</p>

<p>71 countries represented </p>

<p>14.6 percent international students </p>

<p>18.2 percent African-American, Latino/Latina,
Asian-American and Native American students
53.9 percent public high school grads
700/700/700 median SAT critical reading/math/writing</p>

<p>31 median ACT composite</p>

<p>60.3 percent reporting top 5% rank in class</p>

<p>Thanks for posting this, momofdd. It looks like my son is heading to Colby in the fall.</p>