Colby-Sawyer College, NH
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Very Small • Highly ResidentialBaccalaureate CollegeNot Selective • Low Transfer-InMain Campus
Colby-Sawyer College Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity6
Retention31
Graduation25
Earnings30
Diversity25
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Colby-Sawyer College
83%Bachelor’s
6%Associate’s
11%Certificate
BachHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism1%
Education5%
English Language and Literature4%
Health Professions and Related Programs24%
History4%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation5%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies13%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Colby-Sawyer College
90%Admission Rate
495Median SAT Math
490Median SAT Reading
20Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–540
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–550
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–21
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Colby-Sawyer College
$42KIn-State Tuition
$42KOut-of-State Tuition
$57KAverage Total Cost
$27KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $30K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Colby-Sawyer College
70%Receive Federal Loans
$22KMedian Federal Debt
75%Repayment Rate
$280Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 40% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 20% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Colby-Sawyer College
73%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
7%Withdrawal Rate
60%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 53% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 59% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 54% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 55% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 33% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 74% | 71% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 46% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Colby-Sawyer College
97%Employment Rate
$34KMedian Salary
$22K25 Pctl Salary
$45K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 97% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $32K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $32K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Colby-Sawyer College
851Undergraduates
90%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
13Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 71% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 6% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 79% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 8% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NH | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 27% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Colby-Sawyer College, NH
Magdalen College
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