Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York
#149 National Colleges
53.1%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
1,364 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
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Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college in Yonkers, New York. The college models its approach to education after the Oxford/Cambridge system of one-on-one student-faculty tutorials. Sarah Lawrence emphasizes scholarship, particularly in the humanities, performing arts, and writing, and places high value on independent study. Originally a women's college, Sarah Lawrence became coeducational in 1968.
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Location
City
Bronxville, New York
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 100.0% |
Cost
Tuition
$57,520.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
50.21%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$36,422.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1344
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 702 | 651 | 600 |
| Verbal | 720 | 680 | 640 |
ACT Scores
30
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| English | 35 | 32 | 29 |
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