Student Charges & Payment Schedule
Student Charges 2026-27
| Semester | Full Year | |
| Tuition | $36,295 | $72,590 |
| General Fee | $1,600 | $3,200 |
| Housing | $5,045 | $10,090 |
| Meals | $4,695 | $9,390 |
| Total Charges | $47,635 | $95,270 |
| Reduced charges for Alfond Apartments & Main Street Commons* | ||
| Meals | $2,090 | $4,180 |
| Total Charges | $45,030 | $90,060 |
| Reduced charges for off campus housing (Dean’s permission required)* | ||
| Housing | $1,375 | $2,750 |
| Meals | $2,090 | $4,180 |
| Total Charges | $41,360 | $82,720 |
| COOT (orientation fee for first year students only) | $500 | |
| Student Health Insurance Premium | $1,527 spring semester only | $2,628 full year |
*The default meal plan for Alfond Apartments, Main Street Commons and off campus housing is 100 meals per semester.
**Colby requires all students participate in the College health insurance plan or have comparable medical insurance, including students participating in Colby-billed programs (such as Colby at Bigelow Laboratory, Colby in Dijon, Colby in Salamanca, and Associated Kyoto in Japan). More information may be found on the Student Health Insurance page.
Payment Schedule 2026-27
August 1, 2026 – Fall Semester Charges Due
January 1, 2027 – Spring Semester Charges Due
Students arriving at Colby for their first semester on campus will also be charged for the Colby Outdoor Orientation Trip (COOT). The fee of $500 is due the same date as basic charges for the appropriate semester.
Late Payments – A late payment fee of 1 percent will be assessed for unpaid balances of $1000 or more. This fee is assessed on the first day of classes each semester, and the first business day of the month thereafter (Click here for 2026-27 Academic Calendar).
Please Note – The College reserves the right to assess a $25.00 returned (electronic or paper) check fee for each returned item.
Tuition Payment Plan 2026-27
The College has once again partnered with Transact Payments, to offer two payment plan options for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Fall Only 5-month plan: Enrollment opens on May 01, 2026 and ends on August 01, 2026, with first and final payment dates of June 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, respectively.
- Spring Only 5-month plan: Enrollment opens on October 1, 2026, and ends on January 01, 2027 with first and final payment dates of November 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, respectively.
Please note, late enrollment will result in catch-up payments to bring the Transact contract up to date.
Students who study abroad at a non-Colby billed program are not eligible to open a payment plan for the semester they are away.
We understand that planning for college has been years in the making and we are committed to helping our students and their families understand the cost and financial impact. Offering these payment plans allows our families to design a more manageable payment option to better suit their own financial needs.
We highly recommend using the tuition payment calculator to estimate cost. To get started, please click here.
To enroll in a new tuition payment plan or for additional information, please visit the Transact site by clicking the button below or by calling their Customer Care Department directly at 1-888-381-8054.
New Tuition Payment Plan
GradGuard Tuition Insurance Plan
Colby College is proud to partner with GradGuard to offer students tuition insurance. This optional benefit can protect your investment in higher education in the event of an unforeseen, covered illness, injury, or other covered reason resulting in a withdrawal from school.
Tuition Insurance Plan Overview
Helping you and your family get the most out of your Colby experience is always our top priority. GradGuard Tuition Refund Insurance, underwritten by Allianz Global Assistance, reimburses up to 100% of tuition and other related expenses up to the policy limits if a student is unable to complete the semester due to a covered medical event, such as an accident, injury, illness, or mental health issue.
We encourage families to review the information on this optional insurance program carefully to determine if you would benefit from this added protection. Please visit GradGuard for additional information, complete terms and conditions of each benefit, and to enroll.
Tuition insurance must be purchased before the first day of classes begin on September 09, 2026 for the fall semester and February 03, 2027 for the spring semester.
Learn more by calling GradGuard at 877-794-6603 or visiting www.gradguard.com/tuition.