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Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College (SLC) is a private liberal arts college in Yonkers, New York, United States. Founded as a women's college in 1926, Sarah Lawrence College has been coeducational since 1968. The college's campus maintains a Bronxville mailing address and sits roughly 20 miles (32 km) north of Midtown Manhattan, in Westchester County. The college's pedagogy draws from the progressive education model, including emphasis on personalized academic study.

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62%

Acceptance

$41,437

Net price

1,530

Enrollment

71%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

D

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

62%

Acceptance rate

1,366

SAT average

31

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading650740
SAT Math590690
ACT Composite2831

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$41,437

Average net price

$66,862

In-state tuition

$66,862

Out-of-state tuition

$18,426

Room & board

$600

Books & supplies

$82,467

Total cost of attendance

12%

Students receiving Pell grants

40%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$29,876
$30–48K
$29,810
$48–75K
$40,869
$75–110K
$35,340
$110K+
$47,810

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$53,603

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$34,251

Median earnings (6 yrs)

71%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$21,462

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,530

Total enrollment

1%

Part-time

19

Avg. age at entry

11%

First-generation

Gender balance

80% women
20% men

Race & ethnicity

White
61%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
7%
Black
5%
Asian
5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Sarah Lawrence College FAQ

Is Sarah Lawrence College a public or private school?

Sarah Lawrence College is a private nonprofit institution located in Bronxville, NY.

What is the acceptance rate at Sarah Lawrence College?

Sarah Lawrence College has an acceptance rate of 62%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Sarah Lawrence College cost?

The average annual net price at Sarah Lawrence College is $41,437 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $66,862.

What is the graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence College?

About 71% of students at Sarah Lawrence College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Sarah Lawrence College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Sarah Lawrence College students earn a median of $53,603 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Sarah Lawrence College?

Admitted students at Sarah Lawrence College have an average SAT score of 1,366 and an ACT midpoint of 31. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Sarah Lawrence College?

Sarah Lawrence College enrolls about 1,530 students.

Campus

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