Overview

About the Program

The Government program of Colby College requires rigorous courses taught by demanding instructors and provides a challenging and stimulating intellectual experience. It also presents students with the opportunity to undertake independent study under the supervision of a faculty member or to write an honors thesis in the senior year. A political science major prepares students for a wide variety of career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

We also encourage our majors to take on political and government-related internships at the state, federal, and international levels. Some work with government agencies or international organizations; others become involved in political campaigns or with NGOs, both domestic and foreign-based. Internships are facilitated during the January Program.

Our curriculum is complemented by Colby’s vibrant interdisciplinary programs, including Global Studies, Latin American Studies, East Asian Studies, American Studies, African-American Studies, Jewish Studies, and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. In addition, Colby’s Oak Institute for the Study of International Human Rights, together with the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, provide venues through which students can familiarize themselves with real-life political issues, both domestic and international.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Government and Politics

International Relations

Interest-Group Politics

The American Presidency

Parties and the Electoral Process

Media and Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterville, United States

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Political Science View 320 other Bachelors in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

Academic Records: We require your high school transcript, a completed secondary school report from a school official, one counselor recommendation, and two teacher recommendations

Language Proficiency Exam Results

Completed Financial Aid Application (required for financial aid applicants only)

Standardized test score results

Colby is a test optional institution. Students may choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores with their application for admission. Self-reported SAT, ACT, and Subject Test scores are permitted

We superscore all exams, including the ACT, and will accept and include the individual section retest results as part of the superscore

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

72910 USD / year

≈ 72910 USD / year
Out-of-State

72910 USD / year

≈ 72910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

72910 USD / year

≈ 72910 USD / year

Living costs

Waterville

United States

1106 - 1716 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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