• learn and use a broad body of knowledge, with depth in their major fields
• enrich and deepen their self-knowledge
• think creatively and critically
• communicate and interact effectively
• act ethically and professionally
• understand and employ multiple perspectives.

Background

• Founded in 1837
• Accredited by the
  • New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education(CAATE)
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • New Hampshire Board of Nursing
  • State of New Hampshire Board of Education

Setting

• Located in a spectacularly beautiful area of New Hampshire, the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region; 90 minutes north of Boston, one hour south of the White Mountains, and 3.5 hours south of Montreal
• 30 buildings on 200 acres; Georgian, brick, colonial architecture

Enrollment (Fall 2014)

• 1,373 undergraduates, 1,355 matriculated, representing 28 states and 38 foreign countries
• 31% men; 69% women
• 22% of domestic students identified themselves as ethnic minority students.
• International: 10%
• Student faculty ratio: 13.4:1
• Average class size: 15
• Fall 2013 Entering Students: 83% of applications accepted
• Rolling admissions; early decision program; honors program
• Admissions early action deadline: December 1.
• Admissions priority application deadline: April 1.
• 2013 Entering Full-time First-time Cohort Retention Rate: 74.5%
• Entering 2009 Class Graduation Rate: 44% in 4 years; 47.9% in 5 years

Financial

• Colby-Sawyer Fund: $2 million (2013-2014)
• Annual budget: $69.7 million for FY 2014-2015
• Endowment: $39.3 million (6/30/2014)
• Average Graduate Debt (2013-2014)(federal loans): $20,316*

*For a copy of the college’s Audited Financial Statement, contact Treasurer Todd Emmons at todd.emmons@colby-sawyer.edu or (603) 526-3751.

Licensure and Board Exam Pass Rates:

• Athletic Training Program, Exercise and Sport Sciences Department
• 2011-2012 Athletic Trainers’ Certification Examination:
  First Time pass rate: 75%
• Nursing Program
• 2011-2012 NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) Passing Rate:
  95.8% Passed on First Attempt

Technology

• Student: college-provided computer ration: 4.5:1
• Stuents who bring computers to campus: 97%
• Wired and wirelesss internet access throughout the campus
• Extensive access to technological and electronic resources

Programs of Academic Study

Bachelor of Arts Degrees

• Art History
• Studio Art
• Biology
• Media Studies
• Creative Writing
• English
• History and Political Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Philosophy

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees

• Studio Art
• Graphic Design

Bachelor of Science Degrees

• Athletic Training
• Business Administration
• Child Development
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Studies
• Exercise Science
• Health Care Management
• Health Promotion
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Sport Management

Double majors are also available

Teacher Certification is available in:

• Early Childhood Education (N-3)

Academic Departments

• Business Administration
• Environmental Studies
• Exercise and Sport Sciences
• Fine and Performing Arts
• Humanities
• Multidisciplinary Studies
• Natural Sciences
• Nursing
• Social Sciences and Education

Fees (2015-2016)

• Tuition $38,610
• Room and Board $13,000

Financial Assistance (Fall ’14 Cohort)

• All Colby-Sawyer students: on average each student received $28,082 in financial aid/grant from all sources.
• Full-time, first-time students: approximately 97% of incoming students received some college scholarship or grant. Average amount of institutional grant aid of all Fall 2014 students: $26,143.
• College resources for financial assistance (Fiscal Year 2014): $33.18 million
• Priority financial aid application filing date for new students: March 1; for transfer and returning students: April 15

Faculty and Staff (Fall 2014)

• Total Employees: 362 (268 FT, 94 PT)
• Total Faculty: 133
• Full-Time Faculty: 81 (78% with terminal degrees)
• Percentage of classes taught by full-time faculty and staff: 80%

Campus Activities

• Clubs and Organizations
• Intramural Athletics

Special Programs and Services

• Wesson Honors Program
• International Student Programs/English as a Second Language
• Internships: 100% of students complete one or more internships
• Learning and Tutorial Services
• Study Abroad

Intercollegiate Sports

Women and Men

• IHSA Equestrian

Women

NCAA Division III

• Basketball
• Cross-country
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association

• Alpine Ski Racing

Men

NCAA Division III

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross-country
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track and Field

U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association

• Alpine Ski Racing

Member: North Atlantic Conference (NAC); Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC); National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III; Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA); U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA), Eastern Collegiate Ski Conference (ECSC), MacConnell Division
Team Name: Chargers
Mascot: Charging horse
Colors: Royal blue and white

Campus visits:

View this website to schedule a visit to campus:
http://www.colby-sawyer.edu/admissions/visit.html