At a glance
Average net price
$27,431
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.5%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
771
In-state tuition
$19,125
Out-of-state tuition
$19,125
Cost of attendance
$38,527
Median earnings (10y)
$46,474
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 76.7%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (52% of credentials).
- STEM5%
- Health52%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services9%
- Health professions51.8%~400 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business10.0%~77 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology5.9%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.6%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education3.2%~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.8%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences1.8%~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.8%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
21 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 117 | $65,248 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 37 | $27,433 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 34 | $41,434 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | $32,608 | $26,160 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | $36,758 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Undergraduate certificate | 17 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 17 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 13 | $30,429 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 12 | $34,766 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 8 | $26,887 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | $29,230 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Colby-Sawyer College
Colby-Sawyer College is a small institution located in New London, New Hampshire, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 771 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Colby-Sawyer College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,431 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $19,125 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $38,527 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,474 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Colby-Sawyer College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (52% of credentials), social sciences (13% of credentials), humanities & arts (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Colby-Sawyer College accepts 80% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in New London, New Hampshire (rural), Colby-Sawyer College draws students from across New Hampshire and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Colby-Sawyer College
Q.How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost?
The average net price at Colby-Sawyer College is $27,431 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $38,527.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College admits 80% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Colby-Sawyer College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Colby-Sawyer College graduate earns $46,474 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Colby-Sawyer College?
Published tuition is $19,125 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Colby-Sawyer College located?
Colby-Sawyer College is located in New London, New Hampshire (ZIP 03257).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Colby-Sawyer College at their official website.