Colby-Sawyer College
Non-profit
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):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes
*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.
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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
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