Colby-Sawyer College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Colby-Sawyer College is a private research university in New London, New Hampshire, enrolling about 771 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 80.08% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,474 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,125
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,431 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.08% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 771 92.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.45%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 24.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 61.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 970
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,557
- Room & Board: $17,364 annual estimate
Colby-Sawyer College: what the data shows
Common questions about Colby-Sawyer College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College is located in New London, NH (ZIP 03257-7835).
Is Colby-Sawyer College public or private?
Colby-Sawyer College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost?
Published tuition: $19,125.
Average net price after aid: $27,431.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,456 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,687 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,437 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,412 |
| $110,001+ | $29,679 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $76,500.
How hard is it to get into Colby-Sawyer College?
Admission rate: 80.08%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Colby-Sawyer College?
Total enrollment: 771 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 970 students.
Graduate enrollment: 114 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer College?
150%-time completion rate: 57.45%.
First-year retention: 76.7%.
What do graduates of Colby-Sawyer College earn?
Median earnings: $37,935 six years after entry; $46,474 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
22.78% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Colby-Sawyer College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (98 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (35 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (22 completions)
- Psychology, General (13 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (11 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (8 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (7 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (6 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Colby-Sawyer College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.08%; completion rate 57.45%; median earnings $46,474 at 10 years; net price $27,431. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$19,125
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Colby-Sawyer College was $19,125.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,431
2024 Value
In 2024 Colby-Sawyer College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,431.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$109,724 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,431 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$76,500 4-Year Tuition
$17,364 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,489 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$153,956 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Colby-Sawyer College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.30%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Colby-Sawyer College was 0.30%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Colby-Sawyer College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $37,300 | $37,300 | $22,644 |
| 2014 | $38,040 | $38,040 | $20,295 |
| 2015 | $38,860 | $38,860 | $24,315 |
| 2016 | $39,450 | $39,450 | $25,851 |
| 2017 | $41,186 | $41,186 | $27,085 |
| 2018 | $42,398 | $42,398 | $26,950 |
| 2019 | $43,646 | $43,646 | $26,983 |
| 2020 | $44,930 | $44,930 | $26,973 |
| 2021 | $46,254 | $46,254 | $26,408 |
| 2022 | $47,164 | $47,164 | $27,798 |
| 2023 | $18,400 | $18,400 | $25,857 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.08% Acceptance Rate
1,557 Total Applicants
1,401 Students Admitted
174 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.42% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Colby-Sawyer College reported total enrollment of about 771 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.9%), and Black or African American (3.8%). About 22.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Colby-Sawyer College in 2024 is 771 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 970 students. Graduate enrollment is about 114 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
14.47% 100% Completion Time
57.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.47% of students graduating from Colby-Sawyer College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 43% male / 57% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 55% male / 45% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Colby-Sawyer College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$46,474 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
58.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
323.55% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Colby-Sawyer College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 98 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 35 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 22 completions
4. Psychology, General: 13 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 11 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 8 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 8 completions
8. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 7 completions
9. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Colby-Sawyer College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Colby-Sawyer College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Colby-Sawyer College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,194
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,406
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Colby-Sawyer College is a private non-profit institution located in New London, NH, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 771 students. Student body composition includes White (77.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.9%), Black or African American (3.8%). The admission rate is 80.08%. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.45%. Approximately 22.78% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
New London, NH 03257-7835
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Colby-Sawyer College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Colby-Sawyer College located?
Colby-Sawyer College is located in New London, NH.
What is Colby-Sawyer College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Colby-Sawyer College is 80.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,557 applicants and 1,401 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost?
Reported tuition is $19,125 and average net price is $27,431 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,364 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 970 students, White (77.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Colby-Sawyer College?
About 24.1% of students at Colby-Sawyer College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Colby-Sawyer College earn?
Median earnings are $37,935 six years after entry and $46,474 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Colby-Sawyer College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Colby-Sawyer College public or private?
Colby-Sawyer College is a private nonprofit institution located in New London, NH.
Is Colby-Sawyer College an HBCU?
No. Colby-Sawyer College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Colby-Sawyer College a tribal college?
No. Colby-Sawyer College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Colby-Sawyer College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Colby-Sawyer College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.7%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Hampshire college costs
- New Hampshire colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Hampshire
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.