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"I'm interested in the theories behind communication and the channels that people use to communicate..."
-Brian Campbell, Communication Studies Major
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fast facts 2007-2008
College Mission |
College Profile |
Programs of Study |
Academic Departments |
Fees |
Financial Assistance |
Faculty and Staff |
Campus Activities |
Special Programs and Services |
Academic Highlights |
Intercollegiate Sports |
Recent Athletic Highlights |
Contact Information
Mission
- Innovative integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation
- Liberal education as a foundation for lifelong learning
- Knowledge necessary for professional careers
- Co-equal education
All Colby-Sawyer College students will:
- 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.
Profile
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
- 28 buildings on 200 acres; Georgian, brick, colonial architecture
Enrollment
- 942 undergraduates, representing 25 states and 11 foreign countries
- 35% men; 65% women
- 5% minority and international
- Student: faculty ratio: 11:1
- Average class size: 16.6
- Fall 2007 Entering Students: 87% of applications accepted; SAT middle 50% range: 880-1070
- Rolling admissions; early decision program; honors program
- Admissions application deadline: April 1, 2007
- Freshmen 2006 Retention Rate: 71.4%
- Entering 2002 Class Graduation Rate: 50.4% in 4 years; 58.1% in 5 years
Financial
- Annual Fund: $1.8 million (2006-07)
- Annual budget: $38.8 million for 2007-2008
- Endowment: $28.2 million
Technology
- Student: college-provided computer ratio: 4.5:1
- Students who bring computers to campus: 97%
- Wired and wireless internet access throughout the campus
- Extensive access to technological and electronic resources
Programs of Academic Study
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
- Studio Art
- Biology
- Communication Studies
- English
- History, Society, and Culture
- Psychology
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees
- Studio Art
- Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science Degrees
- Business Administration
- Child Development
- Environmental Studies/Community and Environmental Studies
- Exercise and Sport Sciences
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Science
- Sport Management
- Nursing
Double majors are also available
Teacher Certification is available in:
- Early Childhood Education (K-3)
- Art Education (K-12)*
- English Language Arts (5-12)*
- Social Studies Education (5-12)*
*Program discontinued effective with 2008 entering class
Academic Departments
- Business Administration
- Exercise and Sport Sciences
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Social Sciences and Education
- Environmental Studies/Institute for Community and Environment
Fees (2007-2008)
- Tuition $28,010
- Room and Board $9,900
Financial Assistance (2007-2008)
- Approximately 87% of Colby-Sawyer students receive some college scholarship or grant. Every student makes a significant contribution toward the cost of a Colby-Sawyer education.
- College resources for financial assistance: $11.4 million
- Priority financial aid application filing date for new students: March 1; for transfer and returning students: April 15
Faculty and Staff
- Total Employees: 381
- Total Faculty: 127
- Full-Time Faculty: 60 (73% with terminal degrees; 52% women; 48% men)
- Percentage of classes taught by full-time faculty and staff: 76%
Campus Activities
- Alpha Chi Honor Society
- Anime
- Art Student Society
- Biology Majors Club
- Campus Activities Board (CAB)
- Colby-Sawyer College Coalition for Peace and Justice
- Colby-Sawyer College Singers
- Club Sports
- Coed Cycling
- Cross Country Running
- Coed Golf
- Coed Ice Hockey
- Men's and Women's Rugby
- Coed Snowboarding
- Women's Softball
- Community Service
- Commuter Club
- Cross Cultural Club
- Colby-Sawyer Christian Fellowship Club
- Colby-Sawyer College Honor Society for Nursing
- Dance Club
- Education and Child Development Majors Club
- Exercise & Sport Sciences Majors Club
- Gentle Men's Club
- History, Society, & Culture Majors Club
- ICE (Community & Environmental Studies Majors Club)
- Intramural Athletics (www.colby-sawyer.edu/campus-life/clubsportsandrecreation)
- Key Association
- Lambda Pi Eta/Upsilon Mu Chapter
- Literary Magazine
- Outing Club
- Peer Academic Counselors
- Philosophy Club
- Psi Chi Honor Society
- Psychology Club
- Radio Station (WSCS 90.9 FM)
- Safe Zones
- SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)
- Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society
- Spirit Working (interfaith group)
- Student Democrats
- Student Government Association
- Student Nurses Association
- Student Newspaper, (The Courier)
- Theatrical Productions
- Word Order (English Majors)
Special Programs and Services
- Honors Program
- International Student Programs/English as a Second Language
- Internships: 97% of the Class of 2007 completed one or more internships
- Learning and Tutorial Services
- Study Abroad
Intercollegiate Sports
Women and Men
- IHSA Equestrian
Women
NCAA Division III
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association
- Alpine Ski Racing
Men
NCAA Division III
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association
- Alpine Ski Racing
Member: Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC); 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
www.colby-sawyer.edu/athletics
Contact Information
Main Telephone
(603) 526-3000
Admissions Telephone
(603) 526-3700
(800) 272-1015 (toll free in the U.S.)
Admissions E-mail
Fax
(603) 526-3452
Web Address
Mailing Information
Colby-Sawyer College
541 Main Street
New London, NH 03257-7835
Compiled by the Office of Institutional Research
Contact Judith Condict (jcondict@colby-sawyer.edu)
Revised 3/25/08
