Sarah Lawrence College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2825 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #791 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #724 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Bronxville |
| #916 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Undergraduates
- 1,582
- Graduates
- 216
- Male:Female Ratio
- 19:81
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.sarahlawrence.edu
Sarah Lawrence College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Sarah Lawrence College has an acceptance rate of 62% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 61% | 62% |
| Applicants | 4,617 | 872 | 3,727 |
| Admissions | 2,850 | 535 | 2,302 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 417 | 88 | 326 |
78 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sarah Lawrence College are 1240-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
18 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sarah Lawrence College are 28-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1072 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 212 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 113 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 110 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 105 (6%) |
| Asian | 93 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 87 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Sarah Lawrence College is $43,629 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,876 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,810 |
| $48-75K | $40,869 |
| $75-110K | $35,340 |
| $110K+ | $47,810 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $66,292 | $35,794 |
| Tuition in-state | $66,292 | $35,794 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $66,292 | $35,794 |
| Fee in-district | $570 | $328 |
| Fee in-state | $570 | $328 |
| Fee out-of-state | $570 | $328 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,124 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,426 |
| Room charge | $12,112 |
| Meal charge | $6,314 |
Sarah Lawrence College majors
Sarah Lawrence College has granted 333 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and 112 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sarah Lawrence College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 333 | |
| Creative Writing | 49 | |
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 27 | |
| Dance Therapy & Therapist | 17 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 333 | 112 |
Sarah Lawrence College has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 63% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sarah Lawrence College has published 1,197 scientific papers with 20,782 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 58 |
| 1994 | 17 | 117 |
| 1995 | 14 | 93 |
| 1996 | 12 | 100 |
| 1997 | 33 | 149 |
| 1998 | 8 | 178 |
| 1999 | 16 | 159 |
| 2000 | 19 | 210 |
| 2001 | 20 | 207 |
| 2002 | 12 | 179 |
| 2003 | 26 | 211 |
| 2004 | 26 | 336 |
| 2005 | 27 | 434 |
| 2006 | 20 | 443 |
| 2007 | 25 | 484 |
| 2008 | 18 | 511 |
| 2009 | 38 | 588 |
| 2010 | 27 | 610 |
| 2011 | 36 | 607 |
| 2012 | 25 | 718 |
| 2013 | 27 | 684 |
| 2014 | 28 | 796 |
| 2015 | 30 | 813 |
| 2016 | 36 | 789 |
| 2017 | 35 | 929 |
| 2018 | 34 | 956 |
| 2019 | 36 | 1053 |
| 2020 | 38 | 1348 |
| 2021 | 30 | 1182 |
| 2022 | 36 | 1089 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1181 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1032 |
| 2025 | 23 | 1105 |
Sarah Lawrence College alumni
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Carrie Fisher
- Occupations
- spokespersonplaywrightvoice actornovelistscript doctor
- Biography
-
Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress and writer. She played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films (1977–1983) and reprised the role in The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017)—a posthumous release that was dedicated to her—and The Rise of Skywalker (2019), the latter using unreleased footage from The Force Awakens. Her other film credits include Shampoo (1975), The Blues Brothers (1980), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), The 'Burbs (1989), When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Soapdish (1991), and The Women (2008). She was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her performances in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2007) and the Channel 4 series Catastrophe (2017).
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Emma Roberts
- Occupations
- film actormodelfashion modeltelevision actorsinger
- Biography
-
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress, singer, and producer. Known for her performances spanning multiple genres of film and television, her work in the horror and thriller genres have established her as a scream queen. Her accolades include a Young Artist Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a ShoWest Award.
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Sigourney Weaver
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver is an American actress. Prolific in film since the late 1970s, she is known for her pioneering portrayals of action heroines in blockbusters and for her various roles in independent films. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.
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Jordan Peele
- Occupations
- film directorfilm screenwritertelevision actorvoice actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Jordan Haworth Peele is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker known for his film and television work in the comedy and horror genres. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Peele started his career in comedy before transitioning to writing and directing psychological horror with comedic elements.
General info
| Alternative names | SLC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 |
| Motto | Wisdom with understanding |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 403 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Mead Way Bronxville, New York, 10708 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 9143370700 |