Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,527. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $19,125 |
| Housing & meals | $16,858 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 |
| Personal & travel | $1,450 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$906 |
| Total cost of attendance | $38,527 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Colby-Sawyer College net price compared with other New Hampshire colleges
Colby-Sawyer College has the 7th-lowest average net price of 10 New Hampshire colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Keene State College | $17,887 | 60% | $54,368 |
| 3 | Plymouth State University | $19,216 | 52% | $57,304 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire | $23,805 | 76% | $66,479 |
| 5 | New England College | $26,972 | 35% | $42,092 |
| 6 | Franklin Pierce University | $27,154 | 54% | $53,353 |
| 7 | Colby-Sawyer College | $27,431 | 57% | $46,474 |
| 8 | Rivier University | $28,082 | 52% | $52,248 |
| 9 | Dartmouth College | $29,519 | 96% | $97,434 |
| 10 | Saint Anselm College | $34,779 | 80% | $73,371 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Hampshire colleges →
Why Colby-Sawyer College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby-Sawyer College | 80% | $27,431 | 57% | $46,474 | This school |
| Rivier University | 83% | $28,082 | 52% | $52,248 | |
| Franklin Pierce University | 93% | $27,154 | 54% | $53,353 | |
| Saint Anselm College | 78% | $34,779 | 80% | $73,371 | |
| New England College | 92% | $26,972 | 35% | $42,092 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Colby-Sawyer College would cost you $651 less per year than Rivier University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Colby-Sawyer College, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$20,363).
- Rivier University gives aided families $14,321 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Hampshire resident | Colby-Sawyer College | Rivier University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $19,125 | $39,488 | −$20,363 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,400 | +$600 |
| Housing & meals | $16,858 | $14,943 | +$1,915 |
| Personal & travel | $1,450 | $2,372 | −$922 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$906 | −$4,704 | +$3,798 |
| Sticker price | $38,527 | $53,499 | −$14,972 |
| Average grants | −$11,096 | −$25,417 | +$14,321 |
| You pay | $27,431 | $28,082 | −$651 |
“+” means Colby-Sawyer College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Colby-Sawyer College cost questions
How much is tuition at Colby-Sawyer College?
Tuition and fees are $19,125 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Colby-Sawyer College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $38,527 a year.
What do families actually pay at Colby-Sawyer College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $27,431 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,456; $48–75k pay $24,437; $110k+ pay $29,679.
How much debt do Colby-Sawyer College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 2.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Colby-Sawyer College overview