School Overview
Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college located in Bronxville, New York. The campus is 15 miles from Manhattan. This school is recognized for its rigorous academic programs, small class sizes, and humanities programs.
Undergraduate programs at Sarah Lawrence College are offered in the following areas: History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, Creative and Performing Arts and Humanities.
This school also offers graduate degree programs in these fields: writing, women’s history, theatre, genetics, social work, health advocacy, teaching, dance, and child development.
Sarah Lawrence College encourages students to participate in community, cultural, and campus events. The school sponsors student athletic programs, student organizations, service projects, cultural events, and other activities.
Numerous support services are located on campus. Services include health, career advising, mental health counseling, and academic advising services. Professors at Sarah Lawrence College come from various professional backgrounds and are committed to student success.
General Information
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Admission Office One Mead Way Bronxville, NY 10708-5999 (914) 395-2510 (800) 888-2858 Fax: (914) 395-2515 [email protected] Contact: Amy Abrams Dean of Admission |
Main Address One Mead Way Bronxville, NY 10708-5999 (914) 337-0700 www.slc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,389 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 348 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,309 Graduate enrollment: 326 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Annual Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $38,090 | $40,350 | $41,968 | $43,564 | +3.80% |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $12,720 | $13,104 | $13,370 | $13,370 | 0.00% |
| Other | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $52,210 | $54,854 | $56,738 | $58,334 | +2.81% |
| In-state Off Campus | $38,690 | $40,950 | $42,568 | $44,164 | +3.75% |
| In-state with Family | $38,690 | $40,950 | $42,568 | $44,164 | +3.75% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $28,968 |
| In-state Student Fees | $482 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $28,968 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $482 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 218 | 63% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 179 | 51% | $4,276,534 | $23,891 |
| • Federal grants | 39 | 11% | $158,034 | $4,052 |
| • Pell grants | 39 | 11% | $121,716 | $3,121 |
| • Other federal grants | 24 | 7% | $36,318 | $1,513 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 25 | 7% | $39,004 | $1,560 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 175 | 50% | $4,079,496 | $23,311 |
| Student loan aid | 187 | 54% | $954,407 | $5,104 |
| • Federal student loans | 185 | 53% | $598,926 | $3,237 |
| • Other student loans | 29 | 8% | $355,481 | $12,258 |
All Degrees and Programs
| BA/BS | MA/MS | PhD | AA/AS | CERT | |
| Total of All Education Programs | 341 | 135 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | – | 14 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | – | 68 | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 68 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Genetic Counseling/counselor | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 341 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 341 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | – | 12 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Dance | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Human Development and Family Studies | – | 6 | – | – | – |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
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Admissions Considerations Secondary school GPA: Required Secondary school rank: Recommended Secondary school record: Required Recommendations: Required Admission test scores (SAT/ACT): Required College-prep program completed: Required TOEFL: Required Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2011 |
Enrollment Statistics
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Undergraduate Student Gender
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Undergraduate Student Age
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Undergraduate Student Residence
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Graduate Attendance Status
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Retention and Graduation Rates
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
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Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students
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Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degrees
Undergraduate Majors
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English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Russian B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Social Sciences Urban Studies B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Sarah Lawrence College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (914) 337-0700 |
| Website: | www.sarahlawrence.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.sarahlawrence.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Address: | One Meadway, Bronxville, NY 10708 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,670 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 79% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,669 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $57,520 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $57,520 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 86% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $31,847 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Sarah Lawrence College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Sarah Lawrence College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Sarah Lawrence College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $57,520 |
| Out-of-state | $57,520 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $29,930 |
| Out-of-state | $29,930 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 366 | 86% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 357 | 84% | $31,847 |
| Student loan aid | 206 | 48% | $6,795 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,132 | 80% | $31,744 |
| Federal student loans | 708 | 50% | $6,273 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Sarah Lawrence College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Sarah Lawrence College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,053 | 799 | 3,254 | Percent admitted | 100% | 53% | 53% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 13% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Sarah Lawrence College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,670 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,433 |
| Graduate enrollment | 237 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
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Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Sarah Lawrence College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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