Colby-Sawyer College

Colby-Sawyer College is a private, nonprofit school located in the small town setting of New London, NH.

Founded in 1837, the institution currently enrolls around 855 students a year, including 851 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Colby Sawyer College's endowment was valued at $35,954,882 in 2021. For each full-time student, Colby Sawyer College spends about $9,336.

Admissions Facts About Colby Sawyer College

Acceptance rate: 90%

Mean ACT score: 22

Mean SAT score: 1094

Does not offer early decision.

Offers early action.

Get ready! The 2022 regular decision application deadline for Colby Sawyer College is April 1

All regular decision applicants should hear back January 1.

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Colby Sawyer College Acceptance Rate 2021

Admission to Colby Sawyer College is moderately difficult. The acceptance rate at Colby Sawyer College is 90 percent. Out of 2,676 applications received, 2,398 students received an admissions offer.

Admitted students have a mean score of 1094 on the SAT. The mean ACT scores is 22.

Is Colby Sawyer College a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of the 400 students who started at Colby Sawyer College as first-time freshman, 217 graduate within four years.

Around 62 percent of students who started at Colby Sawyer College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 85 percent of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent grads have an average starting salary of $37,500 a year. The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $40,767 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Colby Sawyer College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Colby Sawyer College a good school for YOU?

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