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Colby-Sawyer College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate80.1%

With an 80% acceptance rate, Colby-Sawyer is a school where a solid application can put you in range, so your strategy should be deciding whether a test score adds strength rather than treating it as required. Since it is test-optional, submit scores only if they clearly support your grades and course rigor.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Colby-Sawyer College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Colby-Sawyer College is a small undergraduate institution with an enrollment of 861 students in a small-town setting. Colby-Sawyer has a 77% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 54%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

New London, NH

Undergrad Enrollment861

Freshman Retention77%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate54%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Colby-Sawyer College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

April 1

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Colby-Sawyer, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and an October retake for superscoring opportunities, since October is the last retake likely to return scores in time for the December 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Colby-Sawyer’s tuition and fees are $19,126, and 77% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $28,953, offering a meaningful scholarship opportunity. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$19,126

Room and Board$17,364

Average Merit Award$28,953

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid77%

Average Aid Package$37,899

Average Debt at Grad$40,767

Colby-Sawyer's listed total cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $36,490 before aid. About 77% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $37,899, and merit awards average $28,953. Families should compare the sticker price with their expected scholarship and need-based aid, since many students pay less than the published cost. Graduates leave with an average debt of $40,767.