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The main campus of Colby Sawyer is in New London, New Hampshire (a quiet rural area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Colby Sawyer offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, art studies, fine arts, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Colby Sawyer does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 460 or more. Students attending Colby Sawyer come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Colby Sawyer had 971 enrolled students.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Colby Sawyer makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Colby Sawyer belong to the Commonwealth Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Colby - Sawyer College
541 Main St
New London, NH 03257-7835
General Phone: (603) 526-3000
Admissions Phone: (603) 526-3700
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 526-3717
http://www.colby-sawyer.edu
Colby Sawyer awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 32 | business management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | psychology, child psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | early childhood education, art education, English teaching, social studies teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and sciences, English, social studies |
| Media | 13 | mass communication |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing |
| Design | 10 | graphic design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental studies |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Colby Sawyer in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Colby Sawyer had a total enrollment of 971 students (961 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 31% |
| Massachusetts | 30% |
| Maine | 12% |
| Vermont | 10% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Colby Sawyer offers campus housing for 873 of its 961 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of New London, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,638 | 1,328 | 81% | 282 | 21% |
| Men | 569 | 447 | 79% | 101 | 23% |
| Women | 1,069 | 881 | 82% | 181 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 526-3700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,700 |
| Room and board | $ 9,490 |
| Room charge | $ 5,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Colby Sawyer participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 257200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 526-3717
Colby Sawyer has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $67,416 | 4 | $64,626 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $54,014 | 11 | $53,957 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $44,401 | 13 | $44,051 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $52,913 | 30 | $49,957 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, Other
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Colby Sawyer Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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