St Lawrence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2488 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #707 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #647 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #61 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Canton |
| #981 of 1,381 | For Political Economy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 54%
- Undergraduates
- 1,949
- Graduates
- 42
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 54% and is among the top 18% 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 | 54% | 51% | 57% |
| Applicants | 6,089 | 2,877 | 3,208 |
| Admissions | 3,309 | 1,475 | 1,830 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 424 | 215 | 209 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1255
or below
75% of them
had 1420
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in St Lawrence University are 1255-1420 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in St Lawrence University are 30-33 (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 | 1490 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 215 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 107 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 51 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (2%) |
| Asian | 34 (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 $33,216 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 | $13,420 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,008 |
| $48-75K | $19,401 |
| $75-110K | $24,263 |
| $110K+ | $37,450 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,450 | $24,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,450 | $24,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,450 | $24,480 |
| Fee in-district | $450 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $450 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $450 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,272 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,000 |
| Room charge | $9,155 |
| Meal charge | $7,845 |
St Lawrence University majors
St Lawrence University has granted 491 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 9 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at St Lawrence University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Economics, General | 67 | |
| Psychology, General | 50 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 46 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 38 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 25 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | |
| Sociology, General | 18 | |
| Environmental Studies | 17 | |
| Finance, General | 16 | |
| Neuroscience | 15 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Data Science, General | 12 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | |
| Statistics, General | 11 | |
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | |
| Anthropology, General | 7 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | |
| Digital Arts | 4 | |
| Public Health, General | 4 | |
| Conservation Biology | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Biophysics | 2 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | |
| African Studies | 1 | |
| Education, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 491 | 9 |
St Lawrence University has a graduation rate of 79%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 79% | 71% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St Lawrence University has published 2,007 scientific papers with 32,689 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 34 | 150 |
| 1994 | 28 | 157 |
| 1995 | 26 | 156 |
| 1996 | 33 | 184 |
| 1997 | 28 | 183 |
| 1998 | 42 | 197 |
| 1999 | 25 | 187 |
| 2000 | 19 | 217 |
| 2001 | 20 | 234 |
| 2002 | 29 | 274 |
| 2003 | 34 | 363 |
| 2004 | 37 | 390 |
| 2005 | 33 | 448 |
| 2006 | 29 | 476 |
| 2007 | 33 | 560 |
| 2008 | 34 | 601 |
| 2009 | 40 | 626 |
| 2010 | 44 | 811 |
| 2011 | 43 | 828 |
| 2012 | 33 | 990 |
| 2013 | 60 | 1069 |
| 2014 | 59 | 1083 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1199 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1306 |
| 2017 | 51 | 1309 |
| 2018 | 67 | 1615 |
| 2019 | 70 | 1865 |
| 2020 | 66 | 2237 |
| 2021 | 72 | 2282 |
| 2022 | 99 | 2387 |
| 2023 | 71 | 2355 |
| 2024 | 61 | 2473 |
| 2025 | 25 | 2228 |
St Lawrence University alumni
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Kirk Douglas
- Occupations
- military personnelproducersoldierfilm directorfilm actor
- 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.
-
Susan Collins
- Enrolled in St Lawrence University
- Studied in 1975
- Occupations
- directorcongressional staffpolitician
- Biography
-
Susan Margaret Collins is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maine, a seat she has held since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serving member of Congress and the longest-serving Republican woman senator. Since 2025, Collins has served as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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John Bennett Perry
- Occupations
- singerguitaristtelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
John Bennett Perry is an American retired actor, singer and model. He is the father of the actor Matthew Perry.
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Martha MacCallum
- Enrolled in St Lawrence University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- editor-in-chiefnews presenterjournalist
- Biography
-
Martha Bowes MacCallum is an American journalist and news anchor for Fox News. She is the executive editor and anchor of The Story with Martha MacCallum, broadcast from Manhattan Monday through Friday at 3PM ET, and co-anchor of Fox News Election coverage. MacCallum joined the network in 2004 and is based in New York City. Her interviews with President Donald Trump, President Barack Obama, First Lady Laura Bush, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and others have been featured on her programs.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fides et Veritas |
| Colors | scarlet, brown |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 663 |
| 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 |