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Colby-Sawyer College

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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.

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School Overview:

	Colby-Sawyer College
County	Merrimack County, NH
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	954 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	17 students

Total Enrollment	971 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	873 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	91%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	19%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$4,278
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	17%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$804
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	91%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$11,120
% Students Receiving Loans	79%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,744

School Notes:

Colby-Sawyer College was founded as a coeducational academy in 1837 and is, therefore, one of the oldest educational institutions in New Hampshire. In 1990, after many years as a college dedicated to the education of women, Colby-Sawyer returned to its coeducational roots. Colby-Sawyer is a college that has grown and changed in response to the changing times and the educational needs of students. The college had its origin in 1837 when a legislative charter was granted to eleven New London citizens for the purpose of establishing a school in the town.
Colby-Sawyer is one of the Northeast's leading comprehensive baccalaureate colleges with a distinguished history, a vibrant present and a bright future. Colby-Sawyer offers a wide range of major and minor programs and awards the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
At Colby-Sawyer we strive to acknowledge the abilities and accomplishments of our students. Through a variety of scholarships and awards, the college recognizes and rewards academic achievement, community service and leadership experience.
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In the News:

Donald Coonley, Colby-Sawyer media professor, dies (Greenwich Time)
posted on June 15, 2011 at 06:08:40 pm
NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) — Donald Coonley , a media professor at New Hampshire's Colby-Sawyer College and an Emmy winner, has died of heart complications. He was 68.
Professor on leave after charges (New Hampshire Union Leader)
posted on April 28, 2011 at 04:09:44 am
A Colby-Sawyer College professor arrested last week in Louisiana on charges he allegedly approached a state trooper posing as a 15-year-old and made plans to have sex with her, has posted a $250,000 bond and been released from jail.
Colby-Sawyer assistant professor arrested (Washington Examiner)
posted on April 23, 2011 at 01:29:51 pm
The Associated Press The Associated Press NEW LONDON, N.H. An assistant professor at New Hampshire's Colby-Sawyer College has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with trying to solicit sex from what he thought was a 15-year-old girl. WMUR-TV reports that 40-year-old Brian Clancy of Lebanon was arrested April 15 in New Orleans. He is accused of engaging in explicit ...
Colby-Sawyer assistant professor arrested (WCAX-TV Vermont)
posted on April 23, 2011 at 12:42:36 pm
Associated Press - April 23, 2011 8:35 AM ET NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) - An assistant professor at New Hampshire's Colby-Sawyer College has been placed on administrative leave after being charged...
Colby-Sawyer assistant professor arrested (Greenwich Time)
posted on April 23, 2011 at 12:39:26 pm
NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) — An assistant professor at New Hampshire's Colby-Sawyer College has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with trying to solicit sex from what he thought was a 15-year-old girl.