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Discover Your Full Potential

A small school surrounded by natural beauty, Colby-Sawyer College is the perfect home for students ready to be inspired. With Colby-Sawyer's student-centered approach, a community of under 1,000 students and an average class size of 12, 100% of our students are guided to explore their passions, connect with mentors and get a holistic learning experience that sets the stage for a successful career and life.

Colby-Sawyer College has once again been recognized for the quality and dedication of its faculty, earning its second No. 1 ranking in three years in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Undergraduate Teaching category.

U.S. News ranked Colby-Sawyer College 4th in its Best Value Schools category, a ranking that considers the academic quality of an institution as well as its cost, and a No. 12 ranking in its Best Regional Colleges North list.

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A Private College Education at a Public College Price

Our $18,026 annual tuition for 2024-25 makes Colby-Sawyer one of the most affordable private colleges in the region, with a cost comparable to that of enrolling at a public institution.

This transparent tuition means the Colby-Sawyer experience — an individualized educational approach, small classes, experiential learning, required internships and Capstone projects, and preparation for purposeful careers and graduate studies — is possible for any student who wants to call us home.

While a Colby-Sawyer education starts with an affordable $18,026 tuition for 2024-25, we also strive to acknowledge your abilities and accomplishments through a variety of scholarships and merit awards.

100% of the Class of 2022 are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation

100% of Colby-Sawyer students complete an internship and capstone project in their chosen field

61% of Class of 2022 undergraduates were offered jobs at their internship or clinical sites

On average, nursing graduates achieved a 97% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination, compared to 85% nationally

100% of Colby-Sawyer nursing graduates are offered jobs at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and surrounding hospitals and medical practices

You Deserve a College That Feels Right

We know that learning happens both in and outside of the classroom. Our 60 student-led clubs and organizations and rec and intramural sports provide a place for everyone to find their voice, make their mark, and discover their full potential. Through our annual campus-wide Mountain Day tradition and evenings at our exclusive Lethbridge Lodge, students come together to build their community and make life-long memories!