by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Colby - Sawyer degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Colby - Sawyer measures up.
Colby - Sawyer is ranked #2,457 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C-. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #14 of 20 for value.
Among the majors Colby - Sawyer offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Sports Management | #403 of 492 |
| Health & Physical Education | #636 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #636 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #659 of 783 |
| Registered Nursing | #754 of 966 |
| Nursing | #754 of 966 |
| General Psychology | #838 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #838 of 1,068 |
| Accounting / Finance | #915 of 958 |
| Health Professions | #970 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed Colby - Sawyer value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Colby-Sawyer College is ranked #8 out of #23 in New Hampshire for quality and #14 out of #20 for New Hampshire value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Colby - Sawyer financial aid page to be sure.
Colby-Sawyer College is ranked #2,457 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Colby-Sawyer College is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Colby - Sawyer costs about $28,427. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $113,708 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $38,497 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,431 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,427 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $113,708 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Colby - Sawyer net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Colby - Sawyer degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $153,988 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,708 | #2,457 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $109,724 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $153,988 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,708 | #14 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $109,724 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Colby - Sawyer shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,570 |
| $30K–$48K | $17,323 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,084 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,562 |
| Over $110K | $30,198 |
About 91% of Colby - Sawyer undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,464 per year. Get more details on the Colby - Sawyer financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Colby - Sawyer cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.