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Colleges / St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University

Canton, NY •4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate57%
Paying For College
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Begin to learn about academics and student life at St. Lawrence!

With every new year, our community opens its heart to new faces and a new beginning. Welcome home, new Laurentians.

Jacqueline Sovie ’18 had a job offer before her senior year of college because of Laurentians. Hear about the many ways St. Lawrence alumni, parents and programs helped her get there.

The story of EJ Curtis '17, his research on chemotherapy agents, and his motivation to pursue a dual doctorate program to obtain both an MD and a Ph.D. He is enrolled at the University of California at San Diego.

The First-Year Program (FYP) is required for all incoming students to St. Lawrence University. Each student selects a specific First Year course to enroll in and is then placed in an FYP college with other students where they live together on the same floor of a residence hall.

Learn about one of our most popular majors!

St. Lawrence is deeply rooted in the Adirondacks, and Peak Weekend serves as a celebration of the school’s natural history and as a sign of commitment to the future of the region.

St. Lawrence students are active and always learning, on the track, fields and ice, and in the great outdoors.

About St Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University is a vibrant, collaborative community of learners who value thought and action. Students tap their full potential as they embrace the natural environment, engage with global challenges and experience the relevance and adventure of a liberal arts education in a complex and changing world.

St. Lawrence University is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Canton, New York. St Lawrence University was founded in 1856. The university enrolls around 2,279 students per year, including 2,256 undergraduate students.

St Lawrence University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into St Lawrence University. Around 57% of applicants get into St Lawrence University each year. Out of 5,217 applications received in 2022, 2,950 students were offered admission.

St. Lawrence University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 57%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 81%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 18%

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St Lawrence University Campus Tours

St. Lawrence University is located in Canton, New York,.

If you are interested in seeing St Lawrence University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 11 to Canton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Ogdensburg International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what St. Lawrence University and Canton are like without leaving home.

College Info

23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617

Campus Setting: Small Town

St Lawrence University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to St Lawrence University is Feb 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

St Lawrence University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1230 - 1380

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Math SAT Range

600 - 690

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Reading SAT Range

620 - 710

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1380 and Above

Good

1230 to 1380

Avg

1230 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for St Lawrence University students is 1255. Applicants with SAT scores of 1380 and above have a good chance of being admitted to St Lawrence University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1230 to 1380 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1230 have a low chance of being offered a spot at St Lawrence University.

St Lawrence University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$78,015

In State

$78,015

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$61,600
$61,600
Fees
$420
$420
Housing
$15,995
$15,995
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Total (Before Financial Aid):
$78,015
$78,015

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Student Life

Wondering what life at St Lawrence University is like? There are approximately 2,279 students enrolled at St Lawrence University, including 2,256 undergraduate students and 23 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 40% percent are from NY and 60% percent of students are from other states.

98%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

40%

In State

60%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,279

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

57%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$62,020

Out-of-State

$62,020
Paying For College

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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