Colby-Sawyer: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Colby-Sawyer is a private institution located in New London, New Hampshire. For the most recent reporting cycle, Colby-Sawyer admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 80%. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,431 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Colby-Sawyer?

Colby-Sawyer has a broadly accessible admissions profile, and most students who complete a standard college-prep curriculum with a 3.0 GPA or higher are competitive for admission.

SAT and ACT scores Colby-Sawyer typically admits

Many applicants to schools in this tier submit test scores, though the policy varies by year, so check the latest test-optional status before deciding.

How much does Colby-Sawyer actually cost?

Published tuition is $19,125 for in-state students and $19,125 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $17,364 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $27,431 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 23% of students receive Pell Grants.

Most popular majors at Colby-Sawyer

The most popular undergraduate programs at Colby-Sawyer, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Biology, General and Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. Across all programs, Colby-Sawyer confers roughly 123 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $88,122 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Colby-Sawyer safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Colby-Sawyer disclosed 0 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 0.0 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 0 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

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