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Colby-Sawyer College

Colby-Sawyer College

New London, NH · Rural · 771 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Nestled in New London, New Hampshire, Colby-Sawyer College is a close-knit institution best known for its personalized education and a distinctive commitment to hands-on learning, which guarantees that 100% of students complete at least one internship before graduation. The college's premier academic strength lies in its School of Nursing and Health Professions, which features an exceptional, direct partnership with the nearby Dartmouth Health system, alongside highly regarded programs in business administration and exercise science. Life on this picturesque, mountain-view campus is defined by an active, outdoorsy student culture with easy access to skiing and hiking, thriving Division III athletics, and a collaborative community where small class sizes foster deep faculty mentorship.


Wikipedia:Colby–Sawyer College is a private college in New London, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded as a coeducational academy in 1837 and sits on a 200-acre (0.81 km2) campus.

Location
New London, NH, 03257-7835 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MHT · Manchester NH
43 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$38,527
Avg net price
$27,431
Room & board
$17,364
Tuition
$19,125
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,456
$30–48k
$19,687
$48–75k
$24,437
$75–110k
$27,412
$110k+
$29,679
Admissions
Admit rate
80%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Colby-Sawyer College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
60%
4-yr on-time completion
14%
1st-yr retention
77%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
64%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,935
Median earnings (10yr)
$46,474
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$12,000$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 31%Women 69%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
24%
Median family income
$80,005
Independent students
5%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
3%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
12%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,935
10 years after entry
$46,474
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing77
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Business Administration, Management and Operations20
Psychology, General15
Biology, General14
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions11
Design and Applied Arts9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Public Health7
Natural Resources Conservation and Research6
History6
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General3
Sociology3
Fine and Studio Arts3
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Institutional
Endowment
$72M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,194/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,406
Federal loan rate
66%

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