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St. Lawrence University

#53 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Canton, NY
  • 737 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B
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    St. Lawrence is a highly rated private university located in Canton, New York. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,372 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the St. Lawrence acceptance rate is 48%. Popular majors include Business, Economics, and Psychology. Graduating 85% of students, St. Lawrence alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,500.
    About St. Lawrence University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Liberty League
    Address
    23 Romoda Drive
    Canton, NY 13617
    Website
    stlawu.edu
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    St. Lawrence University 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
    48%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1200-1360
    ACT Range
    26-30
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $34,174/ 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
    $31,866/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    84%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.43 responses
    54%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.50 responses
    55%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.51 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      105 Graduates
    • Economics
      101 Graduates
    • Psychology
      60 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      52 Graduates
    • Social Sciences
      42 Graduates
    • Biology
      40 Graduates
    • Communications
      37 Graduates
    • History
      35 Graduates
    • Sociology
      35 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      34 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,372Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    42
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    20%
    Varsity Athletes
    31%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 21 responses
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    • Preppy
      43%
    • Passionate
      33%
    • Big egos
      14%
    • Laidback
      5%
    • Overachiever
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    57%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.54 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.63 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 16 responses
    Report
    • Strong community
      38%
    • Pretentious. Very egotistic.
      31%
    • A good variety of people
      25%
    • Home away from home
      6%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    85%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    73%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.15 responses
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    To say that this school is a total bust would be an understatement. I have been mocked, spit on (literally), and ostracised by my peers due to the simple fact that I do not drink alcohol or do drugs (I medically cannot). To have been lied to by the admissions department that there is "sober options available" for students is another bust. There ARE NO SOBER OPTIONS AVAILABLE! Student Government tries really hard but no one shows up to these fraud events. The local area is a joke, residence halls are trashed almost weekly, and everyone seems to have come from the same 5 prestigious boarding schools in New England where everyone is white, rich, egotistical, elitist and talks, dresses, and thinks the same. I am definitely transferring out this year. STAY AWAY! If you do not drink or do drugs you will be left out, and develop signs of depression.
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    St. Lawrence University offers a college experience that would perfectly suit anyone; from their 24-hour library which features numerous study settings, which accommodate any learning style, to their themed housing for upper-classmen, to their picturesque location, to their free laundry and environmentally-friendly campus, SLU truly captures what it means to be a modern school.
    My favorite part about St Lawrence University is the community that forms once you arrive. I was worried at first about making friends since I am shy, but that was not a problem. Within the first day or two, I had made a group of friends that lasted throughout the school year and even now. In this time period, I also gained new friends throughout the year, one of which will be my roommate this coming year. One thing I would change about St Lawrence is the meal plan for freshman. We had unlimited swipes at the dining hall, but the pub had all types of food a majority of the day. I ended up having to add more money both semesters so that i could continue going to the pub to get smoothies and wraps.