Home > New Hampshire Colleges > New London Colleges > Colby - Sawyer College
Colby - Sawyer College (Colby-Sawyer)
- 541 Main St
- New London, NH 03257
- OPEID College Code: 00257200
-
- General Phone: (603) 526-3000
- President: Thomas C. Galligan, Jr.
- Website: www.colby-sawyer.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 950
- College Alias: Colby-Sawyer
- College Mascot: Chargers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.colby-sawyer.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 620 | 1,052 | 1,672 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 525 (85%) | 929 (88%) | 1,454 (87%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 114 (22%) | 240 (26%) | 354 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 213 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 27 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Colby-Sawyer Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 74% | 16% | 14% | 81% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,065 | $3,979 | $973 | $12,748 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 291 | 285 | 220 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,010 | $26,350 | $24,700 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,010 | $26,350 | $24,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,900 | $9,900 | $9,490 |
| Other Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,660 | $38,000 | $35,940 |
| Out of State | $39,660 | $38,000 | $35,940 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,760 | $27,100 | $25,450 |
| Out of State | $28,760 | $27,100 | $25,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $28,760 | $27,100 | $25,450 |
| Out of State | $28,760 | $27,100 | $25,450 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | 5 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | - | 26 |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Media Studies | - | 15 |
| Education | ||
| Art Teacher Education | - | 5 |
| Early Childhood Education | - | 12 |
| English and Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | - | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | - | 7 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Athletic Training | - | 11 |
| Nursing | - | 24 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 2 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Studies | - | 8 |
| Psychology | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | - | 9 |
| Psychology | - | 28 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies | ||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | - | 8 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration, Management | - | 16 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | - | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Art and Art Studies | - | 7 |
| Fine Studio Arts | - | 4 |
| Graphic Design | - | 15 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 950 Undergraduate: 950
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 329 Female: 621
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 329 Female: 621
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 930 Part-Time: 20
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 930 Part-Time: 20
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 15 | 2% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Black | 7 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2% |
| White | 848 | 89% |
| Unknown | 55 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 482 | 51% |
| Ages 20-21 | 367 | 39% |
| Ages 22-24 | 63 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3 | 0.3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 285 | 211 | 74 |
| Faculty Status | 102 | 47 | 55 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 20 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 102 | 47 | 55 |
| Primarily Instruction | 102 | 47 | 55 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 43 | 43 | - |
| Other Professionals | 91 | 82 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 49 | 39 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 38 | 29 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 8 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,013 (47) | $55,471 (24) | $54,536 (23) |
| Professor | $64,921 (11) | $63,215 (6) | $66,969 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $61,526 (13) | $61,706 (8) | $61,237 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,594 (23) | $45,836 (10) | $47,177 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,013 (47) | $55,471 (24) | $54,536 (23) |
| Professor | $64,921 (11) | $63,215 (6) | $66,969 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $61,526 (13) | $61,706 (8) | $61,237 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,594 (23) | $45,836 (10) | $47,177 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 247 | 111 | 136 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 233 | 106 | 127 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Lacrosse | 19 | - | 19 |
| Skiing | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Soccer | 54 | 29 | 25 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 30 | 12 | 18 |
| Tennis | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Equestrian | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,579 | $22,584 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,977 | $1,560 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Equestrian | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 40% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 39% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 49% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 50 | 39 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 40 | 27 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 13 | 13 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 7 |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at Colby - Sawyer College
Be the First to Review the Program
at Colby - Sawyer College
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
