Colby-Sawyer College

Colby Sawyer College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Colby Sawyer College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Colby Sawyer College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Colby-Sawyer College Overview

Colby-Sawyer College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in New London, New Hampshire. Colby Sawyer College was founded in 1837 and now enrolls around 855 students a year, including 851 undergrads. Colby Sawyer College provides housing for up to 1,018 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Colby Sawyer College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Colby Sawyer College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Colby Sawyer College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Colby Sawyer College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Colby Sawyer College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Colby Sawyer College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Colby Sawyer College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! April 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by January 1.

Is Colby Sawyer College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Colby Sawyer College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Colby-Sawyer College

It is moderately difficult to get into Colby Sawyer College. The acceptance rate at Colby Sawyer College is 90%. Out of 2,676 applications received in 2021, 2,398 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Colby Sawyer College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 167% of students who start at Colby Sawyer College come back the next year. Colby Sawyer College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 62%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Colby Sawyer College Grads

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

Recent Colby Sawyer College grads have an average starting salary of $37,500 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Colby Sawyer College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $36 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Colby Sawyer College spends about $9,336 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Colby Sawyer College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Colby Sawyer College meets 83% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Colby Sawyer College full-time are awarded $37,899 a year in financial aid, on average.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Colby Sawyer College. Based on this information, how does Colby Sawyer College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Colby Sawyer College a good school for you?

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Where is Colby Sawyer College?

Colby Sawyer College is located in the small town setting of New London, New Hampshire.

If you want to see Colby Sawyer College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 89 to New London, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Manchester-Boston Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Colby Sawyer College and New London are like without leaving home.

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