Sarah Lawrence College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2714 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #765 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #703 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #76 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Bronxville |
| #856 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 1,462
- Graduates
- 234
- 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 50% and is among the top 15% 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 | 50% | 53% | 49% |
| Applicants | 5,186 | 931 | 4,255 |
| Admissions | 2,587 | 491 | 2,096 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 384 | 65 | 319 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1450
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sarah Lawrence College are 1260-1450 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 6%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sarah Lawrence College are 29-33 (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 | 984 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 177 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 176 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 111 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 88 (5%) |
| Asian | 85 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 73 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Sarah Lawrence College is $42,781 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 | $19,228 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,837 |
| $48-75K | $24,314 |
| $75-110K | $25,876 |
| $110K+ | $40,777 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,700 | $33,254 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,700 | $33,254 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,700 | $33,254 |
| Fee in-district | $534 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $534 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $534 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,870 |
| Room charge | $11,090 |
| Meal charge | $5,780 |
Sarah Lawrence College majors
Sarah Lawrence College has granted 318 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and 99 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sarah Lawrence College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 318 | |
| Creative Writing | 41 | |
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 24 | |
| Dance Therapy & Therapist | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 6 | |
| Dance, General | 4 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 318 | 99 |
Sarah Lawrence College has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 62% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sarah Lawrence College has published 1,056 scientific papers with 13,510 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 49 |
| 1992 | 14 | 52 |
| 1993 | 5 | 48 |
| 1994 | 16 | 91 |
| 1995 | 13 | 54 |
| 1996 | 7 | 52 |
| 1997 | 29 | 64 |
| 1998 | 6 | 91 |
| 1999 | 16 | 77 |
| 2000 | 16 | 114 |
| 2001 | 18 | 117 |
| 2002 | 10 | 98 |
| 2003 | 22 | 133 |
| 2004 | 26 | 232 |
| 2005 | 19 | 305 |
| 2006 | 20 | 312 |
| 2007 | 23 | 341 |
| 2008 | 19 | 379 |
| 2009 | 24 | 431 |
| 2010 | 26 | 441 |
| 2011 | 35 | 438 |
| 2012 | 24 | 535 |
| 2013 | 22 | 523 |
| 2014 | 26 | 593 |
| 2015 | 29 | 596 |
| 2016 | 32 | 565 |
| 2017 | 33 | 622 |
| 2018 | 31 | 739 |
| 2019 | 35 | 741 |
| 2020 | 34 | 907 |
| 2021 | 29 | 856 |
| 2022 | 30 | 787 |
| 2023 | 28 | 810 |
Sarah Lawrence College alumni
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Carrie Fisher
- Occupations
- voice actorplaywrightspokespersonstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress and writer. Fisher played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars films (1977–1983). She reprised the role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) — a posthumous release that was dedicated to her — and appeared in The Rise of Skywalker (2019), through the use of unreleased footage from The Force Awakens.
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Emma Roberts
- Occupations
- fashion modelmodelfilm actorvoice actoractor
- Biography
-
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress, singer and producer. Known for her work in film and television projects of the horror and thriller genres, she has received various accolades, including a Young Artist Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a ShoWest Award.
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Sigourney Weaver
- Occupations
- television actoractorartistvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Susan Alexandra "Sigourney" Weaver is an American actress. A figure in science fiction and popular culture, she has received various 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. In 2003, she was voted Number 20 in Channel 4's countdown of the 100 greatest movie stars of all time.
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Jordan Peele
- Occupations
- television producervoice actortelevision actorfilm screenwriterfilm director
- Biography
-
Jordan Haworth Peele is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for his film and television work in the comedy and horror genres. Peele started his career in sketch comedy before transitioning his career to a writer and director of psychological horror and satirical films. In 2017, Peele was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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 | 388 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Meadway Bronxville, New York, 10708 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 9143370700 |