A College Application Deadline That Extends Past May 1: Colby Sawyer College (New London, NH)

Colby Sawyer College is lowering tuition and extending its application deadline past May 1st to make college both more affordable, and attainable, for more students struggling to meet application dates and overcome financial hurdles.

Take the Next Step

Colby-Sawyer’s application process is customized to meet you where you are — and get you where you want to go. Explore all your options and decide which route is best for you. And don’t forget that admissions counselors are available to guide you throughout the process.

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First-Year Students

You are beginning a new chapter in your life. It’s an exciting time that also comes with checklists, deadlines and choices. Colby-Sawyer’s admissions counselors are ready to make the process a little less overwhelming ... and a lot more fun. It’s just part of the culture at Colby-Sawyer: faculty, staff, students and alumni have your back from day one.

Application Checklist

• Complete Colby-Sawyer’s Online Application or the Common Application
• Official high school transcript
• Recommendation (optional)
• Writing sample: see application for essay topics
• SAT or ACT (optional)

Academic Requirements Checklist

• College prep English: four years
• College prep math: three years
• College prep laboratory-based science: three years
• College prep social studies or history: three years
• Foreign language (optional)

Extracurricular Checklist

The Admissions Office encourages you to include your participation in student government, athletics, clubs and organizations, volunteer service and employment, as well as any other activities that shaped your high school experience.

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Nursing Students

Prepare to deliver the highest quality of care with a degree from one of New Hampshire’s most distinctive, top-performing schools of Nursing and Health Sciences. Colby-Sawyer offers four exceptional nursing education options to help you reach your professional goals in a variety of health care settings.

BS with a Major in Nursing

Study in ultramodern classrooms and laboratories, and train in world-class facilities at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Accelerated BS in Nursing

Colby-Sawyer’s 16 month ABSN program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a non-nursing related field that are looking to pursue a new career in the nursing profession as a registered nurse (RN).

Online RN to BS

Turn your RN into a BS in as little as 16 months with Colby-Sawyer’s convenient online degree program.

MS in Nursing

Colby-Sawyer offers three tracks for registered nurses to advance their education and further their careers: Clinical Nurse Leader, Nursing Education, and Nursing Management & Executive Leadership.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

The online DNP program is designed for nurses that already have a master’s degree in nursing and is intended to provide essential skills and the highest level of nursing expertise for work in a clinical setting or professional leadership role.

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Transfer to Colby-Sawyer

Understanding that 40% of college students transfer for a variety of reasons, Colby-Sawyer wants to help make your transfer process easy and accessible, starting with an affordable $17,500 tuition. We welcome transfer students in both the fall and spring semesters on a rolling basis. Counselors and advisors are here to help you from application through graduation.

Application Checklist

• Complete Colby-Sawyer’s online transfer application
• Official high school transcript
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Writing sample discussing why you wish to transfer to Colby-Sawyer (nursing applicants required to submit additional essay)

Transferring Credits

You want to get the most out of the courses you’ve taken and the credits you’ve earned and colby-Sawyer's admissions counselors are here to help. Please contact transfer@colby-sawyer.edu for a review and next steps regarding credit evaluation.

Cost & Financial Aid

Academic awards and scholarships range up to $8,000. Last year, 100% of incoming students received aid from Colby-Sawyer. Use our student-aid calculator to receive a personalized estimate of your scholarships and cost to attend.

Learn more about financial aid at Colby-Sawyer.

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Military Service Members, Veterans & Eligible Dependents

You've gained crucial knowledge and vital experience serving in the U.S. military and now you are ready to access your GI Bill^® benefits. Whether you are pursuing a degree or helping an eligible dependent to reach their academic goals, Colby-Sawyer's admissions counselors are here to assist you as you navigate checklists, meet deadlines and make choices.

Admission Deadlines

• Early action: December 1
• Regular action: April 1
• Enrollment deposit: May 1

Application Checklist

• Complete the Online Application (be sure to select "transfer" and "veteran")
• Apply for education benefits with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
• Submit Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or 28-1905 (CH 31) to a School Certifying Official (SCO)
• Writing sample recommended topic: Why Colby-Sawyer College?
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Joint Service Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript
• High school transcripts (may be required - consult with veterans counselor)

Changes in Enrollment

If you change your enrollment at Colby-Sawyer, you must notify a SCO in order to make the change with the appropriate Veterans Administration (VA) Regional Processing Office. If the VA does not receive prompt notice of a change, you could be liable for an over payment of benefits.

School Certifying Official (SCO)

Contact Amy Cushing or Kimberly Novak at billing@colby-sawyer.edu or 603-526-3744 to submit your eligibility requirements or change your enrollment status.

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to partner with the Veterans Administration to provide VA Yellow Ribbon benefits to qualified students.

For more information on your GI Bill^® benefits call 888.442.4451 or visit www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL.

GI Bill^® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

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Letter from the President

Dear College Community,

At Colby-Sawyer College, we encourage our students to make a difference and discover their potential to build a better world. We hold ourselves to the same standard — and today we are taking an exciting and bold step toward building a better, more accessible college by guaranteeing that all four-year undergraduate students will start with a tuition price of $17,500 in 2023-24. This will reduce the published cost of attending Colby-Sawyer (which includes room, board and the comprehensive student services fee) by more than 45% — a change from more than $63,500 to approximately $36,000 using 2022-23 costs.

It’s no secret that the cost of higher education has become untenable. For decades, we have worked to ensure that students and families do not bear the full burden of that cost. In fact, 100% of our currently enrolled students receive financial assistance. However, many prospective students and families don’t know that, and our published tuition price of $46,364 prevents them from considering Colby-Sawyer at all.

Our high listed price means we often don’t get the chance to tell prospective students about our financial aid programs, much less help them become students who find their voices, develop their passions and become active learners and confident scholars, artists, writers, scientists, critical thinkers and community leaders. Our published pricing can also cause confusion or stress for current students who may worry about cost and aid packages from year to year.

Following several years of strategic planning, we are removing that barrier. We are stronger financially than we have been in recent history — we have operated under a balanced budget the past four years and will exercise the same financial responsibility moving forward. Our donors have shown their belief in our strategic direction and in the educational experience we provide with record levels of giving, including the largest gift in the college’s history, and our endowment has nearly doubled in recent years. By guaranteeing a new tuition of $17,500 for all students, we are able to ensure that the transformative experience we provide is possible for any student who is a good academic fit and wants to call Colby-Sawyer home.

It’s clear, it’s transparent and it creates a better Colby-Sawyer College for our current and future students.

Kind regards,
Susan D. Stuebner Ed.D.
President & Professor of Social Sciences & Education

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