St Lawrence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2348 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #651 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #596 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #61 of 221 | In New York State |
| #1 of 2 | In Canton |
| #888 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 2,145
- Graduates
- 30
- 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 63% 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 | 63% | 61% | 66% |
| Applicants | 5,172 | 2,230 | 2,942 |
| Admissions | 3,284 | 1,354 | 1,930 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 533 | 244 | 289 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
102 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in St Lawrence University are 1240-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 5%
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 |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 1647 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 217 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 130 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 59 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 45 (2%) |
| Asian | 45 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend St Lawrence University is $33,283 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 | $9,380 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,491 |
| $48-75K | $17,369 |
| $75-110K | $24,487 |
| $110K+ | $40,055 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,600 | $23,040 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,600 | $23,040 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,600 | $23,040 |
| 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 | $15,995 |
| Room charge | $8,615 |
| Meal charge | $7,380 |
St Lawrence University majors
St Lawrence University has granted 526 bachelor's degrees across 34 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 | 61 | |
| Economics, General | 60 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 45 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 29 | |
| Sociology, General | 18 | |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |
| Environmental Studies | 16 | |
| Statistics, General | 16 | |
| History, General | 15 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 15 | |
| Neuroscience | 15 | |
| Philosophy | 11 | |
| Anthropology, General | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |
| Physics, General | 8 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Economics and Foreign Language & Literature | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Conservation Biology | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Education, General | 3 | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |
| History and Language & Literature | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Biophysics | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 526 | 10 |
St Lawrence University has a graduation rate of 83%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 83% | 79% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
St Lawrence University has published 1,817 scientific papers with 22,487 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Philosophy, Physics, Sociology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31 | 114 |
| 1992 | 28 | 105 |
| 1993 | 35 | 127 |
| 1994 | 27 | 116 |
| 1995 | 25 | 122 |
| 1996 | 27 | 152 |
| 1997 | 27 | 149 |
| 1998 | 38 | 173 |
| 1999 | 27 | 164 |
| 2000 | 24 | 189 |
| 2001 | 22 | 198 |
| 2002 | 27 | 231 |
| 2003 | 34 | 301 |
| 2004 | 34 | 323 |
| 2005 | 35 | 367 |
| 2006 | 29 | 406 |
| 2007 | 28 | 474 |
| 2008 | 32 | 499 |
| 2009 | 36 | 513 |
| 2010 | 41 | 638 |
| 2011 | 38 | 670 |
| 2012 | 34 | 788 |
| 2013 | 49 | 876 |
| 2014 | 55 | 866 |
| 2015 | 56 | 988 |
| 2016 | 68 | 1007 |
| 2017 | 50 | 1005 |
| 2018 | 51 | 1277 |
| 2019 | 70 | 1396 |
| 2020 | 67 | 1672 |
| 2021 | 62 | 1726 |
| 2022 | 96 | 1750 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1782 |
St Lawrence University alumni
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Kirk Douglas
- Occupations
- television actorauthoractorstage actorfilm director
- 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
- television actorpainterpoetmanufacturerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Viggo Peter Mortensen Jr. R is an American actor. He made his film debut in a small role in Peter Weir's 1985 thriller Witness. He appeared in several notable films, including The Indian Runner (1991), Carlito's Way (1993), Crimson Tide (1995), Daylight (1996), The Portrait of a Lady (1996), G.I. Jane (1997), A Perfect Murder (1998), A Walk on the Moon (1999), and 28 Days (2000).
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Susan Collins
- Enrolled in St Lawrence University
- Studied in 1975
- Occupations
- directorpoliticiancongressional 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 congresswoman.
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John Bennett Perry
- Occupations
- television actorguitaristsingerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
John Bennett Perry is an American actor and former model. He is the father of actor Matthew Perry.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Fides et Veritas Faith and Truth |
| Colors | scarlet, brown |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 721 |
| 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 |