Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Bronxville, New York. Sarah Lawrence College was founded in 1926 and now enrolls around 1,506 students a year, including 1,292 undergrads. Sarah Lawrence College offers housing for up to 1,147 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 95% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Sarah Lawrence College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Sarah Lawrence College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Sarah Lawrence College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Sarah Lawrence College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Sarah Lawrence College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Sarah Lawrence College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Sarah Lawrence College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Sarah Lawrence College for Fall 2022 is January 15.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by April 1.

2021 Sarah Lawrence College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	78%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	61%
Average GPA	3.7
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	61%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	41%
Tuition	$56,020

Is Sarah Lawrence College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Sarah Lawrence College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Sarah Lawrence College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is very difficult to get into Sarah Lawrence College. Around 55% of applicants get into Sarah Lawrence College each year. Last year, 3,674 students applied to Sarah Lawrence College and 2,007 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sarah Lawrence College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Sarah Lawrence College, around 70% come back their sophomore year. Sarah Lawrence College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 73%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Sarah Lawrence College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Sarah Lawrence College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $109.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Sarah Lawrence College spends about $21,996 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Sarah Lawrence College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Sarah Lawrence College meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $41,552 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $26,808 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Sarah Lawrence College. Based on this information, how does Sarah Lawrence College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Sarah Lawrence College a good school for you?

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Where is Sarah Lawrence College Located?

Sarah Lawrence College is located in the suburban setting of Bronxville, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see Sarah Lawrence College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Cross County Parkway to Bronxville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, LaGuardia.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Sarah Lawrence College and Bronxville are like without leaving home.

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