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We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Colby-Sawyer College.
38 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
27 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
39 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.
39 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
39 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.
38 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
38 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.
39 Students rated academics 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
12 Students rated Colby-Sawyer College
I would just like to start off by aying that I know that I chose the right school for me, I can't imagine being anywhere else. Ever since I put one foot on campus for my first tour I was like, "This is the place for me." I toured 5-6 other colleges, and I was always comparing them to Colby-Sawyer. I chose to come to Colby-Sawyer for many reasons, one of them was because I have had previous friends that have gone through their nursing program, and even though the program is very rigorous, I chose to attend here because I wanted to challenge myself so I can be the best nurse and provide exemplary care for my patients. The housing on campus is like any modern college, with corridor and suite style living options. The dorms are kept moderately clean, and the housecleaning staff are very friendly. Another reason I chose to enroll at Colby-Sawyer was because of the small class sizes; for example, the majority of my class sizes have a maximum of 18-21 students. I love CSC because the school community is extremely welcoming to the first-year students and as a result of this I ended up joining 5 clubs. This welcoming atmosphere made my transition into college much smoother and I have made so many new friends. The work load is very rigorous (not just for nursing majors), but I feel it will be so worth it to see the diploma in my hand in less than 4 years.
Since starting school here this past fall, I've become right at home in the small town of New London. The locals here are so nice and welcoming to all the college students, and are actively participating in events held on campus. From an academic standpoint the classes offered for my major are non-ending, each with different professors who make it their mission to be positive that you understand the class material. They take the time to learn your name, what you like to do, and how you absorb information. There's no other institution I want to stay at after spending time here.
I love this college. I will be attending in the fall and every time I have visited, the staff and students made it feel like home. The studies are the number one priority over anything. I have not met any professor's yet but I have heard that they are very open and talk anytime you need them. They set you up for a great career in life.
This school is a joke. Colby-Sawyer is the kind of b.s. college kids go to only because they couldn't get accepted anywhere else. The professors are nice and all, but the academics are terrible. If you're anything like me and feel that college should come with some academic challenges, this is not the school for you. Most of the classes are unbelievably easy. With the exception of Nursing, most majors have so few requirements you can graduate with your Bachelor's in 2 years. I find that disgusting. This school won't do anything for you. I know the college means well, but it just didn't do enough for me. Bye CSC...I'll be going to a credible institution next year to get my degree.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Colby-Sawyer College is 87%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
I would tell students to pick a school where they can be themselves, but are pushed academically. I think it is important for students to visit the school and make sure they feel they could be a student there. When receiving acceptance letters it is important to make sure that the school you got into makes you excited and calls out to you. The school should be a place where the student would feel comfortable living and making new friends. While at school students should push themselves to learn as much as they can. They should form relationships with their peers, and teachers. The student should also become involved in as many school activities as they would like to help socialize and further develp their relationship with peers.
My school is very small, and has small classes allowing more one on one time with the students and teachers. The school is also offering a wide variety of classes that you can take to allow students to diversify themselves.
The location can bother people. The nearest city is 30 mins away. The school funds a lot of on campus activities and there are a few stores in town but to go to the movies of a restaurant you have to travel. People will car pool to go places but it would be nice if it were closer.
My classmates are caring, responsible and helpful people.
I would reccommend this school to students who enjoy a small knit community, a friendly atmosphere, and professors who truly want to help you succeed. This school has numerous clubs and activities available on campus. This school is perfect for students who are seeking small classes, want their teachers to know them on a personal level, and need availability to tutors and extra help.
My guitar skills!
What I love most about Colby-Sawyer is the close knit community. Being a small and rather isolated school can feel constricting to some students, but with the high availability of on campus clubs, organizations, and events, as well as resident life programming it does not take most students long to form a close groups of friends and classmates. The small campus lifestyle also fosters relationships between students and professors, allowing students to find professors who match their learning style, engage with them, and chose to take more classes in their interests.
people who just want to party and dont care to do their work
Our most well known academic was Athletic Training and Exercise and Sports Science, followed by Education and then Communication Studies. Out most well known Sports event was probably swimming, followed by Basketball. We had a very diverse art program and our largest club on campus was the Dance Club.
The most frusterating part of Colby-Sawyer College is hard to explain. I personally don't like how the town and school are extremely tiny, because there is nothing much to do or places to go. However, the scenery is beautiful during autumn, and if you like to ski then this is the place for you. Campus itself is small and only has 1800 students total, so there is a variety, but you can't go unnoticed.
this school was small, and that made it unique to the other shcools i applied to because, its small enough to make some really good friends, and knwo alot of people, but its big enough that there are some people you dont know. its also unique because havign a small campus allows us to get everywhere in the space of 5 minutes or less, i really like this school.
I wish I had been given more chances to explore career oppourtunities (like the companies coming to speak and interview with the students). After college life has been a real challenge. Overall the small liberal arts college is great, but there are just little things that I feel I missed out on not going to a big school (fraternities, big games, etc).
With just about 1200 current students, CSC is fairly small in size. Our average class size is about 17 students, and we cap our classes at 25 students, so you'll never have a huge lecture class. Your professors will get to know you, and they'll do everything they can to make sure you understand the material in class, and they'll offer help wherever they can. The campus is gorgeous - incredible views of Mt. Sunapee and Mt. Kearsarge; no matter where you stand on campus, there's a beautiful view. It's something you have to see in person to understand - photos just don't do it justice. CSC is a wonderful school. The people are wonderful, the classes are interesting, the professors are amazing, the campus is beautiful, the size is perfect. Even the food's good, though it does get tiring eating the same kind of food every day (we have Sodexho) but that's true with any school. Come up for a visit, you'll see how fantastic this school is!
We don't have Greek life.
Well, every major is different (duh) so I don't know that there are specific classes that are popular overall, but classes that a lot of people enjoy are Lit & Film, Stagecraft, and Bio 106 (okay, kidding on that one). Honestly, I'm not sure. We've got a lot of neat classes, and everyone has their favorites.
Also, the adorable town of New London, NH. It's small, but it's quaint and very New England. There's a few different restaurants and cafes around town, and some nice little shops. Everything you need is in town - a couple of pizza places, Dunkin Donuts, a cafe, a fancy restaurant, an Inn, Hannaford's, Pharmacy, Liquor Store, Bank, Two gas stations, Subway, an Ice Cream Shop...Yep. New London's cute. Oh, also there's an art store and a knit shop.
The library has a bunch of places to curl up and get work done in peace and quiet. Also they have a bunch of computer labs if you need that. Thornton Living Room in Colgate Hall (our main building) has a few big tables and some couches and chairs. It's a nice place to get work done.
With small classes (average size 17 students, no more than 25), the professors get to know you really well. Your professors will know your name, and they'll say hi to you when they see you around campus. They provide their office hours, emails, and office phone numbers so that you can contact them at any time if you need help. Our classes are cool, too. When you're a freshman, you'll take a "Pathway" course which is sort of an "intro to college" course. It will be something completely unrelated to your major (I'm currently a Teacher's Assistant for a Pathway course called Zombies!!!! where we watch zombie films and discuss the history of the time period in which the film was made, and what the zombies represent). You'll take Pathway first semester freshman year, and again second semester sophomore year (same course, same professor, same group of students) and you'll learn how to integrate skills and knowledge from other courses. Also, your pathway class will be your orientation group during Freshman Orientation - so the group of 20 or so students you bond with that first weekend will be in your class come Monday morning. This helps reduce that feeling of being a freshman; a new kid.
Plain and simple, I love all of my professors. They're really cool, interesting people, and they get to know they're students really well. My favorite professor is Dr. Pat Anderson, and I joke that I'm majoring in English with a minor in Pat Anderson because I took so many of his classes, that I wound up with a minor! The professors want you to succeed, so they'll do whatever it takes to work with you and make sure you're doing well and you're happy.
Basketball and soccer are probably our biggest sports here. We're Division 3 in everything, and Division 1 in skiing. We've got basketball, soccer, rugby, swimming & diving, equestrian, volleyball, skiing...not to mention our club sports. If you're an athlete, there's plenty for you to do here.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
99% of students attending Colby-Sawyer College receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 79% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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