# Colby-Sawyer College

New London, NH. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/colby-sawyer-college

Colby-Sawyer College is a private nonprofit college in New London, NH with 771 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $26,739 per year ($17,087 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,214 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 80% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,557 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,401 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $39,738 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $26,739 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $17,087 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,860 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $22,099 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,509 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $30,121 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 771 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,214 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,250 (FY2024) |

## What Colby-Sawyer College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Colby-Sawyer College's acceptance rate?**

Colby-Sawyer College admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Colby-Sawyer College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Colby-Sawyer College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,557 students applied to Colby-Sawyer College and 1,401 were admitted; 174 enrolled.

**Does Colby-Sawyer College consider legacy status?**

No. Colby-Sawyer College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Colby-Sawyer College require an essay?**

Colby-Sawyer College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $39,738 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,739.

**What is Colby-Sawyer College's graduation rate?**

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 182634. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology