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 c…
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)
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
Academic affiliations: Annapolis Group · Oberlin Group · CLAC · CBB Consortium · Space-grant
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