St Lawrence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2423 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #665 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #609 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #63 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Canton |
| #982 of 1,361 | For Political Economy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 2,060
- Graduates
- 29
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.stlawu.edu
St Lawrence University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
St Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% 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% | 55% | 61% |
| Applicants | 5,367 | 2,318 | 3,048 |
| Admissions | 3,138 | 1,281 | 1,856 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 545 | 242 | 302 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1255
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in St Lawrence University are 1255-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in St Lawrence University are 29-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1599 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 201 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 111 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 43 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (2%) |
| Asian | 36 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend St Lawrence University is $36,175 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 | $12,250 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,287 |
| $48-75K | $21,671 |
| $75-110K | $29,263 |
| $110K+ | $40,029 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $63,450 | $23,760 |
| Tuition in-state | $63,450 | $23,760 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $63,450 | $23,760 |
| Fee in-district | $420 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $420 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $420 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,362 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,480 |
| Room charge | $8,875 |
| Meal charge | $7,605 |
St Lawrence University majors
St Lawrence University has granted 538 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 10 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Lawrence University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 72 | |
| Economics, General | 56 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 45 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 43 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 29 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | |
| Sociology, General | 21 | |
| History, General | 20 | |
| Mathematics, General | 19 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | |
| Environmental Studies | 12 | |
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |
| Philosophy | 10 | |
| Statistics, General | 10 | |
| Conservation Biology | 9 | |
| Economics and Foreign Language & Literature | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 8 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | |
| African Studies | 5 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Biophysics | 4 | |
| Data Science, General | 4 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 4 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| History and Language & Literature | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 538 | 10 |
St Lawrence University has a graduation rate of 80%, which is among the 12% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 80% | 79% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St Lawrence University has published 1,990 scientific papers with 30,950 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Physics, Sociology, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 30 | 133 |
| 1993 | 34 | 149 |
| 1994 | 28 | 155 |
| 1995 | 26 | 156 |
| 1996 | 33 | 184 |
| 1997 | 28 | 183 |
| 1998 | 42 | 197 |
| 1999 | 25 | 186 |
| 2000 | 19 | 217 |
| 2001 | 20 | 232 |
| 2002 | 29 | 274 |
| 2003 | 34 | 363 |
| 2004 | 37 | 390 |
| 2005 | 33 | 448 |
| 2006 | 29 | 475 |
| 2007 | 33 | 561 |
| 2008 | 34 | 602 |
| 2009 | 40 | 625 |
| 2010 | 44 | 811 |
| 2011 | 43 | 829 |
| 2012 | 33 | 986 |
| 2013 | 60 | 1069 |
| 2014 | 59 | 1079 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1200 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1303 |
| 2017 | 51 | 1309 |
| 2018 | 67 | 1611 |
| 2019 | 70 | 1866 |
| 2020 | 66 | 2239 |
| 2021 | 72 | 2281 |
| 2022 | 99 | 2389 |
| 2023 | 71 | 2353 |
| 2024 | 61 | 2447 |
St Lawrence University alumni
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Kirk Douglas
- Occupations
- writerscreenwriterproducersoldierfilm producer
- Biography
-
Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker. After an impoverished childhood, he made his film debut in The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) with Barbara Stanwyck. Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films and was known for his explosive acting style. He was named by the American Film Institute the 17th-greatest male star of Classic Hollywood cinema.
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Viggo Mortensen
- Occupations
- photographertelevision actorpainterpoetjazz musician
- Biography
-
Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. R is an American actor, musician, and filmmaker. He is the recipient of various accolades, including nominations for three Academy Awards for Best Actor, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award.
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Susan Collins
- Enrolled in St Lawrence University
- Studied in 1975
- Occupations
- politiciandirectorcongressional staff
- Biography
-
Susan Margaret Collins is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maine. A member of the Republican Party, she has held her seat since 1997 and is Maine's longest-serving member of Congress.
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John Bennett Perry
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorsingerguitaristtelevision actor
- Biography
-
John Bennett Perry is an American retired actor, singer, and model. He is the father of the actor Matthew Perry.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fides et Veritas |
| Colors | scarlet, brown |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 714 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 23 Romoda Drive Canton, New York, 13617 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 3152295011 |