School Profile

St Lawrence University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Canton, NY

$59,800

Avg tuition

BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.

Search All Programs

Work here? Claim your school's profile

About St Lawrence University

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.

St Lawrence University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Canton, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,247, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The university offers 33 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 82%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $59,800.

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.

57% 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

89% 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

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

82% 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 Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

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 awards

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 29-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1220-1400

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

0%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

76%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

Hispanic

6%

Black

3%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

22% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Explore Similar Schools

Hobart William Smith Colleges

Geneva, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Union College

Schenectady, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private · Non-profit

#6 Ranked in The Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Each State

View School

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Private · Non-profit

View School

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY · Private · Non-profit

#4 Ranked in Best Master's in Art Therapy Programs

View School

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private · Non-profit

#4 Ranked in Best Master's in Reading Teacher Education Programs

View School

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $59,800 $59,800
Graduate $22,380 $22,380

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 $750
On-campus room and board $15,530
On-campus other expenses $900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $6,750
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,000

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $76,980 $76,980
Off-campus without family $68,200 $68,200
Off-campus with family $62,550 $62,550

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

22%

State Grant Aid

21%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

22%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $9,047
State Grant Aid $2,981
Institution Grant Aid $40,912
Pell Grant Aid $4,940

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Rowing
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

14

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

Explore Rankings

Explore More Resources

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.