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Colby College is a highly selective liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine, known for its beautiful campus, strong environmental studies programs, and innovative DavisConnects career program. Its commitment to undergraduate research and generous financial aid have driven its rapid rise among the nation's top liberal arts colleges.
Mascot: Mule
Notable Alumni
Doris Kearns Goodwin (Pulitzer-winning historian)•Robert B. Parker (bestselling mystery novelist)•Elijah Parish Lovejoy (free press martyr)
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Very low crime on this hilltop campus in rural Maine. Security operates 24/7 with blue-light phones, electronically secured dorms, and late-night transport services.
Waterville is a small Maine town that is generally safe, though it has slightly higher property crime than typical rural New England communities.
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