Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies	3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Not used if submitted	Not reported
SAT Only	Not used if submitted	Not reported
ACT Only	Not used if submitted	Not reported
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Not used if submitted	Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only	Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

541 Main Street

City, State, Zip

New London, NH 03257

Phone

(603) 526-3700

Fax

(603) 526-3452

E-mail

admissions@colby-sawyer.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins January 1

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

December 1

Early Action Notification

Not reported

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 recommended for all freshmen

Other

College preparatory courses: 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of lab science, 3 years of social science and 2 years of the same language required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA		X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview	X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency			X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus		X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience		X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

87% of 1,989 applicants were admitted

Women

90% of 1,312 applicants were admitted

Men

82% of 677 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

278 (16%) of 1,731 admitted students enrolled

Women

205 (17%) of 1,176 admitted students enrolled

Men

73 (13%) of 555 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

78% of 1292 applicants were admitted

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.30

3.75 and Above

12%

3.50 - 3.74

25%

3.25 - 3.49

17%

3.00 - 3.24

19%

2.50 - 2.99

21%

2.00 - 2.49

6%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

Not reported

Score of 30 - 36

Not reported

Score of 24 - 29

Not reported

Score of 18 - 23

Not reported

Score of 12 - 17

Not reported

Score of 6 - 11

Not reported

Score of 5 or Below

Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$56,662

Tuition and Fees

$42,398

Room and Board

$14,264

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline February 15
Final deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning February 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002572	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

Not reported

Found to Have Financial Need

Not reported

Received Financial Aid

Not reported

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

Not reported

Need-Based Gift

Not reported

Need-Based Self-Help

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

Not reported

Found to Have Financial Need

Not reported

Received Financial Aid

Not reported

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

Not reported

Need-Based Gift

Not reported

Need-Based Self-Help

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

Not reported

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service, Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Parks and recreation, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Law with Vermont Law School

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

67

Part-Time Faculty

34

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

53%

Regular Class Size

Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

228,487

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

180

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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New London Population

4,397

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

200 acres

Weather

Temperature

7.4 average low in January, 77.3 average high in September

Rain

126 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

New London

Nearest Train Station

35 mile(s) from campus in White River Junction

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

87% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

13%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

awareness seminars

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Charging Horse

School Colors

Royal blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

golf, ice hockey, rugby, softball

Men's Club Sports

golf, ice hockey, rugby

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, golf, racquetball, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, campus activities board, student government association, dance club, colby-sawyer players (theater), student nurses association

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

1,090

Women

759 (69.6%)

Men

331 (30.4%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

1,011

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

1.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.9% Asian
6.8% Black/African-American
3.7% Hispanic/Latino
0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
75.0% White
11.2% Unknown

International Students.

7.7% from 25 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

16

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

78.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

45.8%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

55.7%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

56.7%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

85%

Average Starting Salary

85%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported