Colby College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with an option to concentrate in neuroscience. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and is located in Waterville, Maine. It’s a small liberal arts school with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and active research opportunities in the psychology department.
Colby College is a private liberal arts school in Waterville, Maine, founded in 1813. The psychology department is research-oriented, with lab opportunities available to undergraduates at every level. Students choose between a general BA in Psychology or a BA with a neuroscience concentration.
Colby College Accreditation Details
Colby College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the regional accrediting body for colleges and universities in New England. [VERIFY: Confirm whether program-level recognition from the Maine Department of Education should be listed here, or whether NECHE institutional accreditation is the only relevant credential to mention.]
Colby College Application Requirements
Colby College is test-optional. Submitting SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission. Students who choose to submit scores may do so, but applications are evaluated without them.
Colby accepts applications through the Common App and Coalition App. [VERIFY: Confirm whether paper or mail applications are still accepted, or if all applications are now submitted electronically.] Along with the application, you’ll need to submit your high school transcript.
Interviews are encouraged for prospective students. [VERIFY: Confirm current interview policy — whether interviews are required for any applicant group, and whether they’re conducted by admissions staff, alumni, or both. Update language accordingly before publishing.]
Transfer students are welcome to apply with a strong academic and personal record. Veterans may receive advanced standing credit based on coursework completed at service schools. [VERIFY: Confirm whether Colby still does not award credit for military experience alone, and whether this policy remains current.]
Tuition and Financial Aid
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Colby operates a no-loan financial aid policy. [VERIFY: Confirm the following figures with Colby’s current financial aid office data before publishing: (1) percentage of students receiving financial aid; (2) total annual grant funding; (3) typical timeline for receiving an award letter after submitting a FAFSA.] The school maintains on-campus job opportunities to help students cover expenses and covers the full cost of attendance for eligible students through a combination of grants and work programs. Payment plans are available for families who choose to take out loans independently.
To apply for aid, complete the FAFSA form first.
Psychology Programs at Colby College
Colby offers two BA tracks in Psychology. Both share the same required core psychology courses before branching into distinct elective groupings.
Core Requirements (Both Tracks)
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BA in Psychology (General)
After completing the core, students choose from elective groupings covering topics including Biological Basis of Behavior, Cognitive Psychology, Drugs, Brain, and Behavior, Theories of Learning, and Human Neuropsychology, as well as Social Psychology, Personality and Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Health Psychology, Cultural Psychology, and Lifespan Development. A third selection comes from seminar and collaborative research options.
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BA in Psychology with Neuroscience Concentration
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Research and Internship Opportunities
The psychology department maintains active research labs. [VERIFY: Confirm students can still participate as volunteers, paid research assistants, or through independent study. Confirm internships remain encouraged but not required for degree completion. Update language if the program structure has changed.]
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