Sarah Lawrence College
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$56,020
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About Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Bronxville, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,292, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $56,020.
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.
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.
55% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-32
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1220-1410
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
0%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Unknown
9%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
78%
Socio-economic diversity
11% 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 | $56,020 | $56,020 |
Graduate | $31,222 | $31,222 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $600 |
On-campus room and board | $15,820 |
On-campus other expenses | $800 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,820 |
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 | $73,240 | $73,240 |
Off-campus without family | $73,240 | $73,240 |
Off-campus with family | $57,420 | $57,420 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
55%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
79%
Pell Grant
11%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
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
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
2English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
3Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development and Family Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Genetic Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Dance Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
5Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
6Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Dance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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- Volleyball
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