What SAT score do I need for Sarah Lawrence College?

Sarah Lawrence College's middle 50% SAT range is 1240 to 1430. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Sarah Lawrence College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 31. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Sarah Lawrence College?

Sarah Lawrence College admits roughly 62% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Sarah Lawrence College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $41,437 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Sarah Lawrence College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Sarah Lawrence College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 61.7%
SAT mid-50: 1240-1430
Cost after aid: $41,437
Graduation rate: 71%

What Sarah Lawrence College says matters

How Sarah Lawrence College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 62%; 2,850 of 4,617
Yield: 15%; 417 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1270-1440
ACT mid-50: 28-31
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 61%535 of 872
Women: 62%2,302 of 3,727

Very important

Application essay
Recommendations

Important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Interview
First generation
Geographical residence
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

Alumni relation
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Sarah Lawrence College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission115

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 872
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 3,727
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 535
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 2,302
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 88
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 326
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 4,617
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 2,850
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 417
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 811
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 470
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 64
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,213
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 2,186
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 325
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 593
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 194
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 28
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 989
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 416
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 70

Admissions Requirements

English: 2
Mathematics: 2
Science: 2
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 2
History: 2
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Foreign language: 4
Social studies: 4
History: 4

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Very Important
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

Entrance Exams

SAT or ACT: /ADMS_CONSIDER

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.09
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.04
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,270
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,350
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,440
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 650
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 690
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 740
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 590
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 670
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 690
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 30%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 31%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 32%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 34%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 49
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 46
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 23
SAT Math: 600-699: 51
SAT Math: 500-599: 23
SAT Math: 400-499: 3
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 33
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 54
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 10
SAT Composite: 800-999: 3
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 56
ACT Composite: 24-29: 44
ACT Math: 30-36: 17
ACT Math: 24-29: 66
ACT Math: 18-23: 17
ACT English: 30-36: 67
ACT English: 24-29: 33
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 24%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 55%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 85%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 15%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 4.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 16%
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.8
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 88%

Admission Policies

Yes, other:: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 500
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 2 Years
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 109
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 54

Transfer Admission22

Fall Applicants

Men: 48
Women: 185
Unknown: 0
Total: 233
Men: 12
Women: 47
Unknown: 0
Total: 59
Men: 8
Women: 35
Unknown: 0
Total: 43

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
High school transcript: Required
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required
Interview: Recommended
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 0
Number: 0

Academic Offerings and Policies11

Special Study Options

Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Student-designed major: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life33

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 83%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 97%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 3.0%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 80%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 85%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 15%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Model UN: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Radio station: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes
Student-run film society: Yes
Symphony orchestra: Yes
Yearbook: Yes

Housing

Apartments for single students: Yes
Special housing for disabled students: Yes

Annual Expenses26

Information

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Private Tuition

Tuition: 69608
Tuition: 69608

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 590
Food and housing (on-campus):: 19348
Housing Only (on-campus):: 12718
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6630
Required Fees:: 590
Food and housing (on-campus):: 19348
Housing Only (on-campus):: 12718
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6630

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12
Maximum: 18

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 600
Transportation:: 100
Other expenses:: 870
Books and supplies:: 600
Food only:: 6630
Transportation: 100
Other expenses:: 870
Books and supplies:: 600
Food and housing total*: 19348
Transportation:: 100
Other expenses:: 870

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:: 2321
NONRESIDENTS:: 2321

Financial Aid100

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 148
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 31,583
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Methodology

Both FM and IM: Yes

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 1752949
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 190800
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 34646598
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 786969
Total Scholarships/Grants: 37377316
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 4537173
Federal Work-Study: 318296
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 865883
Total Self-Help: 5721352
Parent Loans: 1684528
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 84000
Athletic Awards: 0

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 8142
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 17520613
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1553277
Total Scholarships/Grants: 19082032
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 4219496
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0
Total Self-Help: 4219496
Parent Loans: 3636560
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 84000
Athletic Awards: 0

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 334
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 255
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 253
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 251
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 191
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 56
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 57
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 81%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 50167
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 46737
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5032
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2976
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,054
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 847
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 834
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 828
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 641
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 165
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 191
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 80%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 49010
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 44877
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5797
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 2964
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 7
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 6
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 6
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 6
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 4
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 2
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 82%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 32419
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 28377
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 6062
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3812

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 299

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 208
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 205
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 38
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 58
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 57
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 11
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 34204
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 20972
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 74084

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 59
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 47,775
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 2,818,751

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes
State aid form: /X
Institution’s own financial aid form: Yes

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Leadership: Yes
Academics: Yes
Leadership: Yes

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred4

Diploma/Certificates

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Liberal arts/general studies: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence134

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 88
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 326
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 8
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 35
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 201
All other degree-seeking: women: 831
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 297
Total degree-seeking: women: 1,192
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 20
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 47
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 317
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 1,239
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 4
All other degree-seeking: women: 16
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 4
Total degree-seeking: women: 16
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 5
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 18
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 14
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 85
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 11
All other degree-seeking: women: 68
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 6
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 4
All other degree-seeking: women: 26
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 4
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 34
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 1,582
Total all graduate: 216
Grand Total All Students: 1,798

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 25
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 153
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 25
Hispanic/Latino: 57
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 26
White, non-Hispanic: 258
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 18
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 27
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5
TOTAL: 417
Nonresidents: 75
Hispanic/Latino: 186
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 79
White, non-Hispanic: 928
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 78
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 105
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 55
TOTAL: 1,512
Nonresidents: 83
Hispanic/Latino: 187
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 80
White, non-Hispanic: 943
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 78
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 107
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 98
TOTAL: 1,582

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 0
Associate degrees: 0
Bachelor's degrees: 333
Postbachelor's certificates: 1
Master's degrees: 112
Post-Master's certificates: 0
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 0
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 0
Doctoral degrees – other: 0

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 45
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 116
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 261
Total: 422
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 45
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 116
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 261
Total: 422
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 24
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 72
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 154
Total: 250
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 7
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 12
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 23
Total: 42
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 7
Total: 9
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 31
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 86
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 184
Total: 301
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0.689
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0.741
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0.705
Total: 0.713

Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 92
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 18
C. Total number who are women: 42
D. Total number who are men: 50
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 3
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 85%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 3
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 4
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 193
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 39
C. Total number who are women: 112
D. Total number who are men: 81
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 56
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 79%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 25
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 29
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 60
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 41
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 285
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 57
C. Total number who are women: 154
D. Total number who are men: 131
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 59
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 164
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 28
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 33
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 60
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 41

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 1,564
and ____ faculty: 156

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 107
10-19: 194
20-29: 25
30-39: 15
40-49: 45
50-99: 2
100+: 1
Total: 389
Total: 0

Source: Sarah Lawrence College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College is a very small private university in Bronxville, NY, in a city setting.

What Sarah Lawrence College looks for

Sarah Lawrence College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Sarah Lawrence College?
Sarah Lawrence College's middle 50% SAT range is 1240 to 1430. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Sarah Lawrence College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 28 to 31. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Sarah Lawrence College?
Sarah Lawrence College admits roughly 62% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Sarah Lawrence College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $41,437 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Sarah Lawrence College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Sarah Lawrence College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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