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Sarah Lawrence College

#440 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Bronxville, NY
  • 509 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C-
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      C+
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    Sarah Lawrence is an above-average private college located in Yonkers, New York in the New York City Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,384 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Sarah Lawrence acceptance rate is 53%. The only major offered is Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 79% of students, Sarah Lawrence alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,900.
    About Sarah Lawrence College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Skyline Conference
    Address
    One Meadway
    Bronxville, NY 10708
    Website
    sarahlawrence.edu
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    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%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    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

    Cost

    Net Price
    $39,371/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,916/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students 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

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      364 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,384Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    15
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    12%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 23 responses
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    • Rich Hipster
      35%
    • Very studious
      22%
    • Intellectual hipster
      17%
    • Bougie
      13%
    • Nerdy
      4%
    • Outgoing
      4%
    • Slacker
      4%

    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
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 21 responses
    Report
    • Eccentric
      33%
    • Progressive
      24%
    • Open-minded
      19%
    • Close-minded
      10%
    • Weird
      10%
    • breathes negativity
      5%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation 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
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    Sarah Lawrence College 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!
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    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.