Colby-Sawyer College is a small private college in New London, New Hampshire, in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region. It is best known for nursing, business, environmental studies, exercise science and art, with small classes and a mountain setting. Choose it for a personal New England college experience.
New London, New Hampshire, United States
Official website: colby-sawyer.edu
1837 in New London, New Hampshire
New England Commission of Higher Education
Around 1,000 students
$24,000 – $48,000
International students, before scholarships
$15,000 – $19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on colby-sawyer.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Environmental Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
BS Exercise Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 79
Nursing with clinical placements at Dartmouth Health.
Mountain and lake setting near Lake Sunapee.
Small classes and internships in every major.
Graduates work in nursing, business, environmental and health roles across New England.
Nursing graduates join Dartmouth Health and regional hospitals.
Internships are required in every major.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The hilltop campus has residence halls, a library and sports facilities with views of Mount Kearsarge.
New London is a small, safe town near lakes and ski areas. Boston is about two hours away.
Form I-20 issued by Colby-Sawyer
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Colby-Sawyer reviews applications on a rolling basis, with Early Action in December. International applicants should apply by 1 May 2027 for fall.
Most programmes start in fall and spring. Nursing starts in the fall.
You need an F-1 student visa. The college issues your Form I-20 after you accept the offer and submit proof of funding. Then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a visa interview.
Nursing, business administration, environmental science and exercise science are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0.
Yes. Colby-Sawyer offers merit scholarships to international students that cover a large share of tuition. Check the financial aid pages for current amounts.
