Academics
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Forbes | 20 |
| Global | |
| Liberal arts colleges | |
| U.S. News & World Report | 18 |
| Washington Monthly | 84 |
Students choose from courses in 54 major fields and have wide flexibility in designing independent study programs, electing special majors, and participating in internships and study-abroad programs. Colby's most popular majors are Government, Economics, and Biology. Consequently, the three majors are also some of Colby's strongest. The Economics Department is the 6th most published of any liberal arts school. The Government Department's faculty are cited in media outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post, and are called to testify on Capitol Hill on a regular basis. Colby emphasizes project-based learning, while volunteer programs and service learning take many students into the surrounding community.
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