Colby-Sawyer College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New London, New Hampshire with 771 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, costs an average of $26,739 a year after grants and graduates 56% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Colby-Sawyer College acceptance rate and admissions
Colby-Sawyer College admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Colby-Sawyer College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision | Jul 28, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 15, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Colby-Sawyer College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Colby-Sawyer College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $19,600 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,000 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $39,738 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,739 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,739 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,999 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Colby-Sawyer College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Colby-Sawyer College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $61,214 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Colby-Sawyer College majors and what graduates earn
Colby-Sawyer College awarded bachelor's degrees in 20 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($82,803).
All 20 majors at Colby-Sawyer College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 98 | $86,525 | $82,803 | $21,875 |
| Business administration | 22 | $55,714 | $68,502 | $26,365 |
| Psychology | 13 | n/a | $56,533 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 17 | $33,472 | $55,024 | $27,000 |
| Environmental science | 3 | n/a | $47,114 | n/a |
| Biology | 8 | n/a | $45,783 | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human development and family studies | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Colby-Sawyer College
3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 3 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Master's | 35 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Colby-Sawyer College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 771 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 69% women, 31% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, remote
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College admitted 80% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $19,600. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,739 a year in 2024-25.
Is Colby-Sawyer College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Colby-Sawyer College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer College?
56% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Colby-Sawyer College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $61,214 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.