Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College Overview

Sarah Lawrence College is a private, nonprofit school in the suburban setting of Bronxville, New York. Sarah Lawrence College was founded in 1926 and the school enrolls around 1,766 students per year, including 1,529 undergraduates. Sarah Lawrence College offers housing for up to 1,112 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 95% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! January 15, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by April 1.

Student Involvement at Sarah Lawrence College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Sarah Lawrence College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

Sarah Lawrence College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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.

2022 Sarah Lawrence College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	57%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	65%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	7%
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	7%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	63%
Tuition	$60,700

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Is Sarah Lawrence College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Sarah Lawrence College offers and if the school might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Sarah Lawrence College

It is very difficult to get into Sarah Lawrence College. Around 57% of applicants get into Sarah Lawrence College each year. Out of 4,550 applications received in 2022, 2,593 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Sarah Lawrence College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 88% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Sarah Lawrence Collegeare still enrolled the next year. Sarah Lawrence Collegehas a six year graduation rate of 76 for undergrads. 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 Outlook Sarah Lawrence College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Sarah Lawrence College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Sarah Lawrence College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

Sarah Lawrence College's endowment was valued at $109.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $21,996 for each full-time student enrolled.

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.

For information on Sarah Lawrence College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

Students in the class of 2022 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 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available 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! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

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 not be the right school 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, be sure to 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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