CollegeGrad School
- AcademicsA-
- ValueB
- DiversityA
- CampusC-
- AthleticsC
- Party SceneC+
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationC+
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC-
- Student LifeC
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Skyline Conference
Sarah Lawrence College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53%
SAT Range
1240-1410
ACT Range
27-31
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$39,371/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$28,916/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
77%
Academics
Professors
A-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 93%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.30 responses
- 56%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.36 responses
- 47%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.36 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,384Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
15
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
12%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.31 responses
Poll
- 58%
- of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.45 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
79%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%- 71%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
Sarah Lawrence College Reviews
509 reviews
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Sarah Lawrence College strives to connect with each and every individual student and prospective student. Upon receiving my acceptance letter, my heart was warmed to see a handwritten note on the bottom quoting the first sentence of my college essay and expressing excitement for me to join the community. When I received an invitation to an accepted students day, it was made personal by talking about my major and hometown. The small class sizes and "don" (mentor) system crystalize how valued the individual student is at Sarah Lawrence. You are a name not a number!
I have loved my academic experience at SLC so much! The student to professor ratio is unparalleled. The course is laborious, but when you are studying something of interest, the work isn't as bad. The professors actually care about you and your academic success, which is really nice when you're having a hard time with the material. I've already learned a lot in my field, and I feel like this experience is unlike any other university. The dorms are okay--depending on the building. Hill House is okay, but can feel isolated due to the location. Taylor is a typical dorm. There are other options, but the with housing lottery can be tough to get where you prefer to live. There are several places within walking distance to eat and shop. The train station is within walking distance, and it's only a 30 minute ride to NYC.
This school has freedom within its curriculum: Students are able to choose courses which adhere to their passions. In my case, I was very adamant on finding a school that offered both Russian and Animation. I thought this was impossible until I found Sarah Lawrence College. SLC not only offers both subjects, but is flexible enough that you can study in both departments simultaneously if the courses' class times don't interfere. However, I can vouch that Animation does not match its Russian counterpart. Few faculty members teach it. Compare this to an art school or a university with an animation department: there, a multitude of faculty teach the subject. Multiple faculty allows multiple conduits from which you can learn the art form. Thus, you develop a unique artistic voice. This is crucial to any kind of art study. Additionally, there are only entry level courses: Beginners enter into the same classes with the more advanced. Thus, advanced students re-learn previously taught topics.