Sarah Lawrence College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2625 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #764 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #702 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #74 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Bronxville |
| #738 of 1,010 | For Genealogy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 1,529
- Graduates
- 237
- Male:Female Ratio
- 21:79
- 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 58% and is among the top 19% 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 | 58% | 67% | 56% |
| Applicants | 4,452 | 817 | 3,635 |
| Admissions | 2,603 | 550 | 2,053 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 438 | 95 | 343 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
63 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1470
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Sarah Lawrence College are 1260-1470 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
39 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Sarah Lawrence College are 29-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 957 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 266 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 148 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 146 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 97 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 78 (4%) |
| Asian | 72 (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 $34,091 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 | $18,317 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,076 |
| $48-75K | $21,760 |
| $75-110K | $26,297 |
| $110K+ | $16,435 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,936 | $32,284 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,936 | $32,284 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,936 | $32,284 |
| Fee in-district | $534 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $534 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $534 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,358 |
| Room charge | $10,774 |
| Meal charge | $5,584 |
Sarah Lawrence College majors
Sarah Lawrence College has granted 295 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and 95 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 | 295 | |
| Genetic Counseling & Counselor | 25 | |
| Creative Writing | 23 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |
| Dance Therapy & Therapist | 9 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 9 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 7 | |
| Grand Total | 295 | 95 |
Sarah Lawrence College has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 15% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 77% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Sarah Lawrence College has published 930 scientific papers with 11,880 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, Art & Design, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7 | 41 |
| 1991 | 7 | 44 |
| 1992 | 12 | 44 |
| 1993 | 2 | 45 |
| 1994 | 17 | 88 |
| 1995 | 10 | 60 |
| 1996 | 6 | 63 |
| 1997 | 24 | 86 |
| 1998 | 5 | 102 |
| 1999 | 15 | 82 |
| 2000 | 11 | 89 |
| 2001 | 14 | 123 |
| 2002 | 10 | 100 |
| 2003 | 19 | 148 |
| 2004 | 21 | 227 |
| 2005 | 18 | 301 |
| 2006 | 17 | 284 |
| 2007 | 19 | 319 |
| 2008 | 19 | 353 |
| 2009 | 24 | 393 |
| 2010 | 24 | 432 |
| 2011 | 25 | 385 |
| 2012 | 23 | 498 |
| 2013 | 19 | 484 |
| 2014 | 22 | 541 |
| 2015 | 26 | 563 |
| 2016 | 30 | 528 |
| 2017 | 31 | 564 |
| 2018 | 28 | 630 |
| 2019 | 27 | 658 |
| 2020 | 36 | 805 |
| 2021 | 31 | 815 |
| 2022 | 26 | 742 |
Sarah Lawrence College alumni
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Carrie Fisher
- Occupations
- playwrightvoice actornovelistscript doctorwriter
- Biography
-
Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress and writer. She 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
- film actormodelfashion modeltelevision actorsinger
- Biography
-
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress. 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
- film actorvoice actorstage actorfilm produceractor
- 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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Téa Leoni
- Occupations
- television actorfilm produceractorfilm actormodel
- Biography
-
Téa Leoni is an American actress. In her early career, she starred in the television sitcoms Flying Blind (1992–93) and The Naked Truth (1995–98). Her breakthrough role was in the 1995 action comedy film Bad Boys. In later years, Leoni had lead roles in films such as Deep Impact (1998), The Family Man (2000), Jurassic Park III (2001), Spanglish (2004), and Fun with Dick and Jane (2005). From 2014 to 2019, she starred as Elizabeth McCord in the CBS political drama series Madam Secretary.
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 | 374 |
| 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 |