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Colby-Sawyer College was established in 1837 as the New London Academy. In 1878, the school was renamed the Colby Academy in honor of teacher and Principal Susan Colby'. It became known as the Colby Junior College in 1928, and was finally given its current name in 1975. The college is set on a 200-acre campus in New London, New Hampshire. It offers enrollment to more than 1,000 students every year, including representatives from over 15 states and 10 foreign countries.
Students at Colby-Sawyer College are offered Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. Courses are available in the fields of business administration, fine and performing arts, environmental studies, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, education, sport sciences, and nursing. The college also provides teacher certification programs.
The athletics teams of Colby-Sawyer College are known as the Chargers. They compete in the NCAA Division III, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association, The Commonwealth Coast Conference, the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association, and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The college sponsors teams in alpine skiing, baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, lacrosse, and volleyball.
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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 950 in 2007-2008 at Colby Sawyer.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Colby Sawyer offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Colby Sawyer values student athletics, and belongs to the Commonwealth Coast Conference and Eastern College Athletic 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 38 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology, child psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management |
| Media | 18 | mass communication |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | early childhood education, social studies teaching, art education, English teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | English, social studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Colby Sawyer in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 189 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Colby Sawyer had a total enrollment of 950 students (906 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
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 908 of its 906 (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 | 2,088 | 1,810 | 87% | 400 | 22% |
| Men | 730 | 594 | 81% | 137 | 23% |
| Women | 1,358 | 1,216 | 90% | 263 | 22% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| 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 | $ 29,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,620 |
| Room and board | $ 10,340 |
| Room charge | $ 6,040 |
| 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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $65,111 | 5 | $68,978 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $63,557 | 5 | $63,075 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $49,503 | 15 | $50,479 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $57,429 | 25 | $56,698 |
*: 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 | Eastern College Athletic 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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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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