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Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate50%
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About Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Bronxville, New York. Sarah Lawrence College was founded in 1926. The college currently enrolls around 1,696 students a year, including 1,462 undergrad students.
Sarah Lawrence College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Sarah Lawrence College. The acceptance rate at Sarah Lawrence College is 50%. Out of 5,186 applications received in 2022, 2,587 students were offered admission.
| Sarah Lawrence College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 50% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 55% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 55% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 58% |
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Sarah Lawrence College is located in the town of Bronxville, New York, near New York City.
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College Info
Sarah Lawrence College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Sarah Lawrence College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Sarah Lawrence College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Sarah Lawrence College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1280 - 1430
Math SAT Range
600 - 710
Reading SAT Range
660 - 740
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1430 and Above
Good
1280 to 1430
Avg
1280 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Sarah Lawrence College students is 1353. Applicants with SAT scores of 1430 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Sarah Lawrence College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1280 to 1430 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1280 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Sarah Lawrence College.
Sarah Lawrence College Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Sarah Lawrence College is like? There are approximately 1,696 students enrolled at Sarah Lawrence College, including 1,462 undergraduate students and 234 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 21% percent are from NY and 79% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time21%
In State79%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,696
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
50%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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