colby-sawyer college

Colby-Sawyer College

Founded as a coeducational academy in 1837 and engaged in higher education since 1928, is an independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate college that strives to lead in offering co-equal education to women and men. The college provides programs of study which innovatively integrate liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. Through all of its programs, the college encourages students of varied backgrounds and abilities to realize their full intellectual and personal potential so they may gain understanding about themselves, others, and the forces shaping our rapidly changing and pluralistic world.

MISSION

Coeducational, residential, undergraduate, independent
Liberal arts and sciences/professional preparation
Integrated curriculum and co-curriculum
Co-equal coeducation

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 Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),
- 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
29 buildings on 200 acres; Georgian, brick, colonial architecture

Enrollment

986 undergraduates, representing 25 states and 7 foreign countries
35% men; 65% women
3% minority and international
Student: faculty ratio: 12:1
Average class size: 19
Fall 2003 Entering Students: 4 out of 5 applications accepted; SAT middle 50% range: 930-1090
Rolling admissions; early notification program; honors program

Financial

Annual Fund: $1.1 million
Annual budget: $33.2 million for 2003-2004
Endowment: $17.5 million

Technology

Student: college-provided computer ratio: 7.6:1
Students who bring computers to campus: 95%
Extensive Internet access

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
Community and Environmental Studies
Exercise and Sport Sciences
- Athletic Training
- Exercise Science
- Sport Management
Nursing
Student-designed and double majors are also available.

Teacher Certification is available in:

Art Education (K-12)
Early Childhood Education (K-3)
English Language Arts (5 - 12)
Social Studies Education (5 - 12)

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

Business Administration
Exercise and Sport Sciences
Fine and Performing Arts
Humanities
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Social Sciences and Education
Institute for Community and Environment

FEES (2003-2004)

Tuition $22,200
Room and Board $8,520

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (2003-04)

Approximately 4 out of every 5 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: $7.4 million
Priority financial aid applications must be received before March 1

FACULTY AND STAFF

Total Employees: 369
Total Faculty: 118
Full-Time Faculty: 53 (83% with terminal degrees; 58% women; 42% men)
Percentage of classes taught by full-time faculty and staff: 73%

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

• Alpha Chi Honor Society
• Art Student Society
• Biology Majors Club
• Campus Activities Board
• Colby-Sawyer College Singers
• Club Sports
   - Cheerleading
   - Cycling
   - Field Hockey
   - Golf
   - Ice Hockey
   - Men’s Lacrosse
   - Nordic Ski Racing
   - Rugby
   - Snowboarding
   - Women’s Softball
• Community Service
• Cross Cultural Club
• CSC Players
• CSC Christian Fellowship Club

• Dance Club
• Education and Child Development Majors Club
• Exercise & Sport Sciences Majors Club
• History, Society, & Culture Majors Club
• Intramural Athletics
• Key Association
• Literary Magazine
• Outing Club
• Photography Club
• Psi Chi Honor Society
• Psychology Club
• Radio Station (WSCS 90.9 FM)
• Safe Zones
• SAVE (Sexual Assault and Violence Education)
• SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)
• Student Academic Counselors
• Student Government Association
• Student Nurses Association
• Student Newspaper (The Courier)
• Word Order (English Majors)
• Yearbook (The Colbyan)

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Honors Program
International Student Programs/English as a Second Language
Internships: 97% of the Class of 2003 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)

RECENT ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

Alpine Ski Racing