Colby-Sawyer College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Colby-Sawyer College currently offers two online degree programs: an associate degree in liberal arts and a bachelor's degree completion pathway for licensed nurses. The associate program is designed for students who plan to ultimately apply their credits toward a four-year degree, while the RN-to-BSN program helps equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to assume supervisory and leadership roles. To apply to the nursing program, you must already have an associate degree or diploma in nursing, along with an active and unencumbered license to practice in New Hampshire. Full-time students can earn their bachelor's in 16 months, while part-time students generally need 2-3 years to meet all of their graduation requirements. Most coursework is asynchronous, though some classes may require live participation. To earn an online associate degree at Colby-Sawyer, you must submit high school transcripts and a writing sample. Applicants may also share ACT or SAT scores and letters of recommendation.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
76% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
70% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
56% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
2k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
49%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 4 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 6 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 15 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |