Colby College ranked 345th in the United States, 1412th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 60 research topics. Colby College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,441 academic publications and 112,785 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 99 notable alumni.
Colby College ranked 354th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1582nd in the World with 3,722 publications made and 69,766 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, History, Philosophy, Law, Sociology.
Colby College ranked 368th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2156th in the World with 2,263 publications made and 53,576 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Colby College ranked 466th for Biology in the United States and 2774th in the World with 2,012 publications made and 57,877 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Neuroscience, Botany.
Colby College ranked 442nd for Computer Science in the United States and 2356th in the World with 1,738 publications made and 49,841 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Colby College ranked 431st for Physics in the United States and 2657th in the World with 1,600 publications made and 44,398 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Colby College ranked 487th for Engineering in the United States and 3057th in the World with 1,459 publications made and 35,681 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Colby College ranked 582nd for Medicine in the United States and 2883rd in the World with 1,242 publications made and 37,925 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Public Health, Pathology, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
Colby College ranked 502nd for Chemistry in the United States and 3245th in the World with 1,193 publications made and 29,041 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Chemistry, Physical chemistry.
Colby College ranked 439th for Psychology in the United States and 1795th in the World with 1,122 publications made and 40,177 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Colby College ranked 306th for Art & Design in the United States and 1205th in the World with 1,093 publications made and 11,092 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Art History, Aesthetics, Fashion Design, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
Colby College ranked 402nd for Economics in the United States and 1711th in the World with 865 publications made and 19,945 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
Colby College ranked 498th for Business in the United States and 2375th in the World with 792 publications made and 16,674 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Advertising, Public Policy / Administration.
