# Colby-Sawyer College

Private nonprofit college in New London, NH. IPEDS ID 182634.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/colby-sawyer-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/colby-sawyer-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 80% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $27,431 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 60% of NH colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,474; beats 10% of NH colleges and 30% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,456 |
| 30-48k | $19,687 |
| 48-75k | $24,437 |
| 75-110k | $27,412 |
| 110k+ | $29,679 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.1 years on average (52% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,474 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $41,763 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,456 | $92,070 | 19.5 years |
| 30-48k | $19,687 | $80,717 | 17.1 years |
| 48-75k | $24,437 | $100,192 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $27,412 | $112,389 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $29,679 | $121,684 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $38,527
- Tuition and fees: $19,125
- Housing and meals: $16,858; books: $2,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,557 applicants, 1,401 admitted, 174 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 80%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (27 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $78,856 | $82,803 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $54,304 | $68,502 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $56,533 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,804 | $55,024 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | $47,114 | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | $45,783 | $26,160 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Work | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $99,700 (NH), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $104,270 (NH), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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