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Colby-Sawyer College
Most applicants get into Colby-Sawyer College — 80.1% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Colby-Sawyer College anchors the college town of New London, NH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $82,803 four years out. Faculty pay averages $86,328 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 771 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Colby-Sawyer College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 80.1% who got into Colby-Sawyer College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Colby-Sawyer College received 1,557 applications and admitted 1,401 (90%), with 174 enrolling.
How Colby-Sawyer College compares
| Colby-Sawyer College | New Hampshire median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 80.1% | 87.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $19,125 | $19,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,474 | $54,368 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Colby-Sawyer College's median earnings are $46,474 — below the New Hampshire benchmark of $54,368. Weigh that against the $19,125 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Colby-Sawyer College lists tuition at $19,125 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Colby-Sawyer College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $19,125 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 771 undergraduates, Colby-Sawyer College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
57.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Colby-Sawyer College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Colby-Sawyer College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,803 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,502 |
| Psychology, General | $56,533 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,024 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,114 |
| Biology, General | $45,783 |
Median earnings for these 6 Colby-Sawyer College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,474 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Colby-Sawyer College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Colby-Sawyer College?
Colby-Sawyer College doesn't look at test scores; its 80.1% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Colby-Sawyer College's acceptance rate?
90% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,401 admitted from 1,557 applicants.
How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost?
At Colby-Sawyer College, published tuition is $19,125 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Colby-Sawyer College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Colby-Sawyer College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,474 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Hampshire
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester — 80.9% admitted
- Rivier University — 82.6% admitted
- Saint Anselm College — 78% admitted
- Dartmouth College — 5.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.