Colby-Sawyer College
New London, New Hampshire · Private
Colby-Sawyer College admitted 90% of 1,557 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 58% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Colby-Sawyer College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- July 28, 2027
The application is free. Colby-Sawyer College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Colby-Sawyer College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $38,708 a year. After grants, students paid $26,483 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Colby-Sawyer College’s acceptance rate?
Colby-Sawyer College admitted 90% of applicants: 1,401 of 1,557 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Colby-Sawyer College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 15, 2026 and regular decision is due July 28, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Colby-Sawyer College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Colby-Sawyer College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Colby-Sawyer College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Colby-Sawyer College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Colby-Sawyer College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, up to 250 words. the box has no minimum, so it may be optional). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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