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Health sciencesTight-knitRural
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Colby-Sawyer College is a private rural institution in New London, New Hampshire. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 778 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,474 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,857.
Established
1837
Motto
Paratae Servire
Mascot
Chargers (Horse)
Type
Private college
Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC)
Division
Division III
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90%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
778Students
10:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$46,474Earnings 10yr
$25,857Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate90.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$18,400
Room & Board$16,858
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$65,807
Average Net Price$25,857
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,570
$30–48K$17,323
$48–75K$19,084
$75–110K$27,562
$110K+$30,198
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$25,857
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (30)
Student Body
Undergrads
778
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White 78%
Black 4%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate61.6%
Freshman Retention80.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$37,935
8 Years$45,879
10 Years$46,474
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$45,700
Men
$52,200
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
108Above Average
Estimated from NH state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
86 mi(149 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
214 mi(371 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
290 mi(503 min)