Colby-Sawyer College

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About Colby-Sawyer College

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Colby-Sawyer College is a small private college located on a rural campus in New London, New Hampshire. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 788, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The college offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $44,130.

New London, NH

$44,130

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

93%

Acceptance Rate Insight

93% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

68%

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

65%

Graduation Rate Insight

65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

838

Students enrolled

19%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

79%

Unknown

11%

Black

3%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

163

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

89%

State Grant Aid

24%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,588
State Grant Aid$1,939
Institution Grant Aid$33,622
Pell Grant Aid$4,733

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

42.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
8Health Professions And Related Programs.
9History
10History.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Natural Resources And Conservation.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Psychology.
16Social Sciences.
17Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.