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Sarah Lawrence College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bronxville, NY

$58,936

Avg tuition

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About Sarah Lawrence College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Sarah Lawrence College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Bronxville, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,529, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 76%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $58,936.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

58% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

76% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 29-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1260-1470

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

0%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

54%

Unknown

15%

Hispanic

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Two or more races

5%

Black

4%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

79%

Socio-economic diversity

15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $58,936 $58,936
Graduate $32,284 $32,284

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $600
On-campus room and board $16,358
On-campus other expenses $800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $16,358
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $76,694 $76,694
Off-campus without family $76,694 $76,694
Off-campus with family $60,336 $60,336

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

15%

State Grant Aid

6%

Institution Grant Aid

90%

Pell Grant

15%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,378
State Grant Aid $3,560
Institution Grant Aid $34,951
Pell Grant Aid $4,641

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Equestrian
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Education

BA

MA

DOC

2

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

3

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

7

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.