Colby-Sawyer College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 771 students.
About This School
Colby-Sawyer College is a private nonprofit institution located in New London, New Hampshire with approximately 771 undergraduate students enrolled. Colby-Sawyer College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,431 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $47,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Colby–Sawyer College is a private college in New London, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded as a coeducational academy in 1837 and sits on a 200-acre (0.81 km2) campus.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, the average net price of about $26,000/year is manageable, and median debt at graduation sits at a reasonable $19,500. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, personal campus experience in rural New Hampshire and have a clear plan for staying enrolled — but look closely at why so many students leave before finishing.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (771 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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