Published cost of attendance is $38,527. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,456, middle-income families pay around $24,437, higher-income families pay approximately $29,679.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $38,527 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,125 |
| Room and Board | $17,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,096 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,431 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,456 |
| $30–48k | $19,687 |
| $48–75k | $24,437 |
| $75–110k | $27,412 |
| $110k+ | $29,679 |
Published cost of attendance is $38,527. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $22,456, middle-income families pay around $24,437, higher-income families pay approximately $29,679. Azimuth ranks Colby-Sawyer College #1195 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 16.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,135. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,874, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Colby-Sawyer College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,874, placing Colby-Sawyer College in the 32.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,520 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Colby-Sawyer College in the 27.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Colby-Sawyer College #1107 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Colby-Sawyer College's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $82,803, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 19 students earning $45,783, and the The Kinesiology program graduates 15 students earning $55,024. Together, these programs anchor the institution's outcomes in the health sciences and related professional fields, where employer demand remains steady and career pathways are well-defined.
