Sarah Lawrence College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Sarah Lawrence College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Sarah Lawrence College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Bronxville, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,521, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $63,128.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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
ACT 25th-75th Percentile29-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1270-1440
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
0%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Unknown
6%
Black
4%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
11% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
5
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.0% online, % on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
90% On-campus
10% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $63,128 | $63,128 |
| Graduate | $34,418 | $34,418 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $600 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,546 |
| On-campus other expenses | $800 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,546 |
| 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 | $82,074 | $82,074 |
| Off-campus without family | $82,074 | $82,074 |
| Off-campus with family | $64,528 | $64,528 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
11%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
83%
Pell Grant
11%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Equestrian
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education. | |||
| 2 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 3 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 5 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 6 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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