Colby-Sawyer College: what international applicants need

What are Colby-Sawyer College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Colby-Sawyer College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on July 28, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Colby-Sawyer College's acceptance rate?

80.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Colby-Sawyer College admitted 1,705 of its 2,129 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Colby-Sawyer College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Colby-Sawyer College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 28, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Colby-Sawyer College's application fee for international students?

Colby-Sawyer College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Colby-Sawyer College accept?

Colby-Sawyer College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Colby-Sawyer College require?

Colby-Sawyer College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Colby-Sawyer College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Colby-Sawyer College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Colby-Sawyer College have?

14 of Colby-Sawyer College's 858 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Colby-Sawyer College cost for international students?

Colby-Sawyer College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $19,125, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $17,364. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $39,939 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source