56%

Acceptance Rate

$30,196

Avg.Financial Aid

002813

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Sarah Lawrence College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.sarahlawrence.edu

  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,709

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

A private university by the name of Sarah Lawrence College is located in Bronxville, NY. Sarah Lawrence College occupies a total area of about 44 acres. The foundation of Sarah Lawrence College was laid down in the year 1926. Sarah Lawrence College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Wisdom with understanding and its official colors are green and white. The total enrolment stands at 1,675 students at Sarah Lawrence College. Around 1,433 and 237 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. The school has a total of 186 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Sarah Lawrence College is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At SLC around 58% are white, 11% are Non-resident alien, and 9% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Further, around 99% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 75% of the students are females and 25% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Emma Roberts (Model, Actor), Julianna Margulies (Television producer, Actor), Barbara Walters (Talk show host, Journalist), and Yoko Ono (Film Score Composer, Musician) in its 94 years of existence. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 18 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education). $117 million (2019) is the total value of endowment of the Sarah Lawrence College.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

9143370700

Fax:

9143952668

Address

One Meadway

Rankings

The rankings provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere, as long as US universities are concerned. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Sarah Lawrence College at the 157th position among other national universities.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    15th Jan

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    56%

  • SAT Range

    1240 - 1420

  • SAT/ACT

    Considered but not required

  • ACT Range

    27 - 32

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $60

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $60, as part of the admission process at SLC. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1240-1422 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Sarah Lawrence College, must score 29 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 28 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at One Meadway, Bronxville, New York 10708. They can also call them at (914) 337-0700.

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Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $40,022

  • Average Annual Cost

    $54,440

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $72,670

  • Other Fees

    $1,460

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $15,370

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $800

Total One Year Cost

$72,670

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SLC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $74,740. The average annual tuition cost ($57,520), books and supplies ($600), room and boarding ($15,820), and budget for other expenses ($800) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

9:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

80%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$64

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    364 Graduates

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    Student Body

    Undergraduate Students

    1,410

    Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

    17%

    Full-time / Part-time

    99% / 1%

    Students Gender

    Male

    27%

    US National: 44%

    Female

    73%

    US National: 56%

    LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

    ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

    Race/Ethnicity

    White

    53%

    Unknown

    10%

    Black

    5%

    Hispanic

    9%

    Two or more races

    6%

    Non Resident alien

    12%

    Asian

    5%

    American Indian/Alaska native

    0%

    Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

    0%

    Geographic Density

    Geographic Density

    High

    1%

    Unknown Location

    69%

    Out Of State

    18%

    In State

    12%

    Foreign

    Economic Diversity

    36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

    Median Household Income

    $76,763 per year

    Campus Life

    Housing

    The students can reside on campus and 96% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

    On Campus Housing Available

    Yes

    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

    No

    Freshmen Live on Campus

    96%

    Undergrads in College Housing

    83%

    Averege Housing Cost

    $10,130/year

    Campus Food

    The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,672/year.

    Meal Plan Available

    Yes

    Average Meal Plan Available

    $5,672/year

    Athletes

    Division Sports Nickname

    Gryphons

    School Colors

    hunter green and white

    Varsity Athletics Association

    NCAA

    Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

    Not applicable

    Total Male Athletes

    63

    Total Female Athletes

    93

    Intramural Sports

    13

    Sports Club

    1

    Sports Team (Men)

    Basketball

    Cross Country

    Soccer

    Swimming and Diving

    Tennis

    Volleyball

    Sports Team (Women)

    Basketball

    Cross Country

    Crew-Rowing

    Equestrian

    Soccer

    Softball

    Swimming and Diving

    Tennis

    Volleyball

    Campus Security

    Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SLC. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $15,820 per year. Sarah Lawrence College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SLC costs around $5,672 per year. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 25% and 75%, respectively.

    24-Hour Security Patrol

    Campus Emergency Phones

    24-Hour Escort Safety rides

    Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

    After Graduation

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

    $28,900/year

    Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

    $43,000/year

    Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

    $14,000 - $14,000

    Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

    $145 - $145

    Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

    Show data for students who

    and started their studies

    Out of 7,811 students

    30% Graduated

    10% Still Enrolled

    15% Transfer

    1% Withdraw

    Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

    85%

    Average Aid Per Year

    $30,196

    Students Receiving Federal Grants

    15%

    Average Aid Per Year

    $5,175

    Students Receiving State Aid

    5%

    Average Aid Per Year

    $2,213

    Students Receiving Institutional Grants

    84%

    Average Aid Per Year

    $29,225

    Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

    Income

    Average Amount

    < $30K

    $43,991

    $30K - $48K

    $42,833

    $48K - $75K

    $38,237

    $75K - $110K

    $36,736

    > $110K

    $24,958

    Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

    $28,856,788

    Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

    $5,741,381

    In case the students at Sarah Lawrence College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,873, whereas the financial aid is $31,518. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $2,421 as well as institutional aid worth $31,518. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Sarah Lawrence College amount to $28,856,788 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $5,741,381.

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