St. Lawrence University

St. Lawrence University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 57% of applicants get into St. Lawrence University each year. Out of 5,217 applications received in 2023, 2,950 students were offered admission.

Check in with St. Lawrence University's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

St. Lawrence University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of St. Lawrence University's admissions stats.

St. Lawrence University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	29.9%
Mean SAT Score	1255
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	Yes

St. Lawrence University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. Lawrence University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	–
Early Decision II	Yes	February 1	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	–

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Applying Early to St. Lawrence University?

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St. Lawrence University offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due February 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at St. Lawrence University is 81%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 57%. Last year, St. Lawrence University admitted 223 of the 275 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on St. Lawrence University Admissions

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Is St. Lawrence University Hard To Get Into?

St Lawrence University is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2022, St Lawrence University accepted 57% of students, approximately 2,950 from the 5,217 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St Lawrence University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to St. Lawrence University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to St. Lawrence University

In 2022, St. Lawrence University waitlisted 153 students and 64 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 3 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important for Getting Into St. Lawrence University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at St. Lawrence University

Wondering what factors are considered by St. Lawrence University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with St. Lawrence University for more information on admission factors.

St. Lawrence University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to St. Lawrence University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with St. Lawrence University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. Lawrence University?

Students admitted to St. Lawrence University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 27.2% submitted a class rank. At St. Lawrence University 29.9% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 72% were in the top 25% and 95.1% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At St. Lawrence University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	25.38%
3.75 and 3.99	17.02%
3.50 and 3.74	24.54%
3.25 and 3.49	14.2%
3.00 and 3.24	13.35%
2.50 and 2.9	5.01%
2.00 and 2.49	0.5%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to St. Lawrence University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

St. Lawrence University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 18% of St. Lawrence University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. Lawrence University?

To be competitive with other St. Lawrence University applicants, you should aim to earn between 1230 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. Lawrence University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1230, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. Lawrence University student is 1255.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. Lawrence University students scored 690 or higher and 75% of students scored 620 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. Lawrence University students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 620 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. Lawrence University, you should strive to earn between 29 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. Lawrence University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. Lawrence University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

More Information on Transferring to St. Lawrence University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to St. Lawrence University.

Transfer students can enroll in St. Lawrence University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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St. Lawrence University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. Lawrence University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. Lawrence University.

Does St. Lawrence University accept transfer credits?

✅ St. Lawrence University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does St. Lawrence University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. Lawrence University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. Lawrence University?

❌ No, St. Lawrence University is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is St. Lawrence University's acceptance rate?

✅ St. Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 57%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. Lawrence University?

✅ St. Lawrence University's early decision acceptance rate was 81% in 2021.

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