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Colby Sawyer is found in New London, NH. New London is a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Colby Sawyer.
The school is known for its programs in media, art studies, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to Colby Sawyer is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 540.
Colby Sawyer has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 950 in 2007 at the school.
Colby Sawyer has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Colby Sawyer offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Colby Sawyer College
541 Main St
New London, NH 03257-7835
General Phone: (603) 526-3000
http://www.colby-sawyer.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, child psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 35 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | early childhood education, social studies teaching, art education, English teaching |
| Business And Management | 26 | business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 24 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | social studies, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Design | 15 | graphic design |
| Media | 15 | mass communication |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Colby Sawyer in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Colby Sawyer had a total enrollment of 950 students (938 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 51% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 33% |
| Massachusetts | 31% |
| Vermont | 11% |
| Maine | 7% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Colby Sawyer offers campus housing for 870 of its 938 (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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,672 | 1,454 | 87% | 354 | 24% |
| Men | 620 | 525 | 85% | 114 | 22% |
| Women | 1,052 | 929 | 88% | 240 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not 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 | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,010 |
| Room and board | $ 9,900 |
| Room charge | $ 5,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,300 |
| 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)
Colby Sawyer has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $63,215 | 5 | $66,969 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $61,706 | 5 | $61,237 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $45,836 | 13 | $47,177 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $55,471 | 23 | $54,536 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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