Skip to Main Content
B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C+
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    C-
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    D-
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B-
  11. Student Life
    C-
  12. Safety
    A-
View Full Report Card
Colby-Sawyer College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
North Atlantic Conference
Address
541 Main Street
New London, NH 03257
Website
colby-sawyer.edu

Colby-Sawyer College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
87%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—
Improve Your SAT/ACT Scores with Test Prep

Cost

Net Price
$26,321/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $21,669/ year
  • $30-48k
    $21,457/ year
  • $49-75k
    $23,154/ year
  • $76-110k
    $27,713/ year
  • $110k+
    $30,599/ year
Student Loan Options from Lenders
Learn More
  • 1% Cash Back + affordable rates starting at 3.82% APR w/auto debit discount
  • No application, origination or disbursement fees

Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.23 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.23 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    40 Graduates
  • Nursing
    30 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Child Development
    21 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    17 Graduates
  • Psychology
    16 Graduates
  • Public Health
    15 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    15 Graduates
  • History
    14 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    14 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,013Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 10 responses
Report
  • Friendly
    60%
  • Eco-friendly
    30%
  • Hipsters
    10%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
89%
of students say they don't have Greek life.19 responses
Poll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.30 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 11 responses
Report
  • Community-centered
    55%
  • Close-knit
    45%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
59%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.14 responses
Colleges like Colby-Sawyer College
More

Colby-Sawyer College Reviews

447 reviews
All Categories
The community there is amazing. It's such a small area, but one of the most diverse places I have ever been. The professors, staff, and students are all more than willing to help with any questions or issues you may have. There are great traditions there and activities for any interests you have. Nothing but great things to say about Colby-Sawyer!
Start Your Review of Colby-Sawyer College
Rate It!
Arriving here on Campus for the first time as a student I was welcomed by so many wonderful people. Upperclassmen and other first-year students drowned me with offers to help bring my belongings up to my dorm. From then on, I have met so many people who push me to be my very best self every day. Colby-Sawyer College has given me opportunities that I wouldn't have had at other colleges. Within the first few weeks on campus, I was employed and became a member of the executive board for one of those four clubs. I am a Biology major still deciding on what minor to enroll in. The good thing about this college is that you get a liberal arts education. No one is rushed into picking a major because there are so many to discover. Each student leaves here well rounded. My favorite thing about this college is how small it is. Every one of my professors has gotten to know me as a student and a friend. I am given the one-on-one help that I need to be successful.
My time in Colby-Sawyer college has enriched my life in many ways. It has provided me with the necessary tools to enhance my skills more, taught me valuable knowledge about this diverse world and people and concepts in general and eventually will enable me to hopefully become more successful in life when I finally graduate and get my degree. It also has stressed to me the importance of thinking critically and asking questions in many situations. All these aspects of college have also made me more well-rounded as a person. It has been easier for me to achieve these opportunities than if I lived in some other countries, especially third-world ones. These experiences are truly irreplaceable and I would not trade them for anything.