Colby-Sawyer College

New London, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Colby-Sawyer College

Colby-Sawyer College is a small, private nonprofit institution in New London, NH, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 771 students. The acceptance rate is 80%. 57% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $46,474.

80%

Acceptance

$27,431

Net price

771

Enrollment

57%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

80%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,431

Average net price

$19,125

In-state tuition

$19,125

Out-of-state tuition

$17,364

Room & board

$2,000

Books & supplies

$38,527

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

66%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing50.5%

Education8.1%

Psychology7.6%

Parks & Recreation7.6%

Business5.7%

Visual & Performing Arts3.3%

Biology2.9%

English2.9%

Social Sciences2.9%

Humanities2.4%

After Graduation

$46,474

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,935

Median earnings (6 yrs)

57%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,406

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

771

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

24%

First-generation

Gender balance

69% women

31% men

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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