Colby-Sawyer College
New London, NH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 780
Graduate Enrollment: 50
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 93.07%
Male/Female: 28% / 72% (2017)
First generation college students: 24.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2004)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 66.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 58.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 49.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 79.6%
Black: 2.7%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 9.6%
Black: 2.7%
Hispanic: 2.3%
Asian: 2.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.8%
Unknown race: 9.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $62,719
In-State tuition: $46,254Out-of-State tuition: $46,254
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $15,891 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,080 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $92,072 (2017)
Median Family Income: $80,006 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 71.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,760 |
| $30k-48k | $18,927 |
| $48k-75k | $24,226 |
| $75k-110k | $28,172 |
| $110k+ | $31,574 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 56%6-year graduation rate: 65%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 82.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 84.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 94.9% (2015) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 69.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,361 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,956 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | $26,160 | $277 | $35,963 ($2,997) | $49,550 ($4,129) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 37 | $27,000 | $285 | $30,718 ($2,560) | $41,675 ($3,473) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,110 ($2,926) | $43,012 ($3,584) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | $42,158 ($3,513) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 7 | $48,614 ($4,051) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 41 | $27,000 | $286 | $72,514 ($6,043) | $74,856 ($6,238) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $49,047 ($4,087) | $60,750 ($5,063) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,532Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $39,820,353 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $62,446,048 (2022)