Colby-Sawyer College
541 Main St, New London, NH 03257
School Description
Provided by Colby-Sawyer CollegeColby-Sawyer College, founded as a coeducational academy in 1837 and engaged in higher education since 1928, is an independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate college that strives to lead in offering co-equal education to women and men. The college provides programs of study, which innovatively integrate liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. Through all of its programs, the college encourages students of varied backgrounds and abilities to realize their full intellectual and personal potential so they may gain understanding about themselves, others and the forces shaping our rapidly changing and pluralistic world.
Colby-Sawyer College fosters academic excellence and individual development in an environment that:
* is committed to liberal studies as a foundation for lifelong learning;
* provides close interaction among faculty, staff and students;
* emphasizes the importance of internship and other complementary educational experiences as a component of its academic programs;
* challenges students to participate in leadership opportunities in and outside the classroom as a way of enhancing their individual development; and
* enables graduates to define and pursue varied personal, educational and career options.
Colby-Sawyer College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaColby-Sawyer College is a small, liberal arts college situated on a campus in New London, in the Lake Sunapee region of New Hampshire.
Founded as a coeducational academy in 1837, Colby-Sawyer is an independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate college that offers degrees in a wide range of areas. It currently has about a thousand students and is featured in the 2007 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Great Schools, Great Prices" category of the top comprehensive baccalaureate colleges in the North.
It is affiliated with the Windy Hill School, a laboratory pre-school that provides programming for toddlers, pre-schoolers, and kindergarteners, and is located on the Colby-Sawyer campus.
Our Story:The Colby-Sawyer College story began back in 1837, when local citizens gathered to create a coeducational secondary academy on a hill in lovely New London, N.H. The school evolved into a junior college for women in 1928, before becoming the comprehensive liberal arts college for men and women that it is today.
The college has since become a rising star among comprehensive baccalaureate colleges in the North, recognized for its low student-to-faculty ratio, small classes, closely knit community and personalized quality of education. Most recently, Colby-Sawyer has also been highlighted as a great educational value by U.S. News and World Report's Best College's Edition.
History
Colby-Sawyer was founded in 1837 when a legislative charter was granted to eleven New London citizens to establish a school in town. The Academy building was eventually donated back to the town of New London in 1999 and now serves as the community's town hall.
Brett Hillman served as the first teacher and principal. Each generation of Brett Hillman family was involved with the college. Colgate Hall, the central classroom and office building on campus, was the gift of his daughter, Mary Colgate. In 1878, the New London Academy was renamed Colby Academy.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Rural Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Chargers
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 980
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Colby-Sawyer College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Environmental Studies.
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Environmental Studies.
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Graphic Design
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Graphic Design
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
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Early Childhood Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Teacher Training
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Other Social Sciences
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 91% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference) Baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference) Track (Commonwealth Coast Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 24,700 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,336 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 768 | 21% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 11,318 | 88% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,768 | 64% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 81% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 97% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 550 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
