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

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

• 2003-1998 men’s and women’s teams qualified for U.S. Collegiate Ski Association Nationals
• 1998 individual qualifier for NCAA

Baseball

• 1999 and 1998 CCC Champion
• 1999 ECAC tournament
• 1998 CCC Co-Coach of the Year
• 1999 CCC Coach of the Year

Men’s Basketball

• 2002-2001, 1999-1994 ranked in NCAA
• 1995 ECAC Finalist
• 1999,1997 ECAC tournament
• 1998 ECAC Champion
• 2002, 2001, 1999, 1998 CCC Coach of the Year
• 2003, 2002, 2001 CCC Champion
• 2003, 2002, 2001 NCAA Tournament

Women’s Basketball

• 2000-1996 ranked in NCAA
• 1999, 1998, 1997 CCC Champion
• 1999, 1998, 1997 NCAA tournament
• 2003, 2002, 2001 ECAC tournament
• 2003 ECAC Finalist
• 1996 CCC Co-Coach of the Year
• 1999 CCC Coach of the Year

Equestrian

• 1994 and 1989 National Champion
• 1998 Reserve National Champion (2nd)
• 1997, 1996 members chosen for the USA National Team

Women’s Lacrosse

• 2003 ECAC Tournament
• 2003 CCC Coach of the Year

Men’s Soccer

• 1997 CCC Champion

Men’s Tennis

• 2000 Coach of the Year

Women’s Tennis

• 1996 & 1995 CCC Champion

Track and Field

• 2002-1998, 1996, 1995 women’s individual qualifiers for ECAC and New Englands
• 2002- 2000 women’s individual qualifier for NCAA Championships
• 2001 men’s individual qualifier for NCAA Championships
• 2003-1998, 1996 men’s individual qualifiers for New Englands
• 2002, 2001 men’s individual qualifier for ECAC

Women’s Volleyball

• 1999 CCC Champion
• 1999 NCAA tournament
• 1999, 1998 CCC Coach of the Year

Team Name: Chargers
Mascot: Charger horse
Colors: Royal blue and white