Total Enrollment 1,122
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Colby-Sawyer College

http://www.colby-sawyer.edu
541 Main St, New London, New Hampshire 03257-7835
(603) 526-3000

Colby-Sawyer College, founded as a co-educational academy in 1837 and engaged in higher education since 1928, is an independent, co-educational, residential, undergraduate college which strives to lead in offering co-equal education to women and men. The College provides programs of study which innovatively integrate the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. Through all of its programs, the College encourages students of varied backgrounds and abilities to realize their full intellectual and personal potential so that they may gain understanding about themselves, others, and the major forces shaping our rapidly changing and pluralistic world. Colby-Sawyer College fosters academic excellence and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Colby-Sawyer College, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 89.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,408), and 76% receive loans ($6,141 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,860. Off campus it is around $10,860.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Colby-Sawyer College is $23,234 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,224 people applied to Colby-Sawyer College. Of the applicants, 80.0% were admitted (72.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 18.0% accepted (17.0% male and 18.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     31.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1, 2011
Admissions Office Phone 800) 272-1015
Admissions Office Email admissions@colby-sawyer.edu
Admissions Office Address 541 Main Street,New London, NH 03257
Admissions Website http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.colby-sawyer.edu
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Colby-Sawyer College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Colby-Sawyer College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 29
Business Administration and Management, General 29
Communication, journalism, and related programs 17
Mass Communication/Media Studies 17
Education 17
Art Teacher Education 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 3
English language and literature/letters 5
English Language and Literature, General 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 37
Athletic Training/Trainer 11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 24
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Studies 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 32
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 24
Psychology 24
Developmental and Child Psychology 7
Psychology, General 17
Social sciences 5
Social Sciences, Other 5
Visual and performing arts 16
Art/Art Studies, General 3
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
Graphic Design 13
 
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