Colby-Sawyer College
Colby-Sawyer College is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Hampshire. The campus is located in a rural area, in New London.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 995 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 274 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 200 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Colby-Sawyer College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $40,386, and fees were $800. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $40,386 and $800 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students995 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1933 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/28/2002 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,346/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,346/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,346/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $575/credit | |
| In State Students | $575/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $575/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $60,570 | $60,570 | $60,570 |
| ADN | 70 | $94,220 | $94,220 | $94,220 |
| BSN | 125 | $168,250 | $168,250 | $168,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $28,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Colby-Sawyer College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 29% | $3,724 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $1,966 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $1,489 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $26,626 |
| Federal Student Loans | 81% | $5,283 |
| Private Loans | 22% | $12,883 |
$27,130
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,612 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$24,233 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,429 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,746 |
| Over $110,000$31,062 |
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Student Population
982
Undergrads
13
Graduates
698
Women
297
Men
92%
Full-time
8%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Asian |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Hampshire state board of nursing.
