Colby-Sawyer College's published cost of attendance is $38,527. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,456, mid-low-income families pay around $19,687, middle-income families pay about $24,437, mid-high-income families pay approximately $27,412, and higher-income families pay around $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 |
Colby-Sawyer College's published cost of attendance is $38,527. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $22,456, mid-low-income families pay around $19,687, middle-income families pay about $24,437, mid-high-income families pay approximately $27,412, and higher-income families pay around $29,679. Azimuth ranks Colby-Sawyer College #1195 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Colby-Sawyer College meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile to determine eligibility for institutional aid. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs alongside its own institutional funding. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,135; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,874, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
