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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Bronxville, NY

Sarah Lawrence College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$63,678

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

58.9%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

70.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$53,603

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Sarah Lawrence College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Bronxville, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $63,678, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 70.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing680 – 730
20025th–75th percentile800
Math590 – 710
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite29 – 33
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

58.9%

Transfer-Out Rate15.0%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$254,712

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

10.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$23,603

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$18,682

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$217,348

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Sarah Lawrence College is $27,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
80.3%
19.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
61.4%
Hispanic
10.9%
Unknown
6.9%
Two or more
6.3%
International
5.0%
Asian
4.9%
Black
4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$63,678

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$20,746
$30k - $48k$24,018
$48k - $75k$27,814
$75k+$16,853

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients12.7%
Using Federal Loans42.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment82.5%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

84.4%

Success

70.8%

In-State Cost

$63,678

Age 25+ Students

0.7%

Carnegie Class

Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences

Working at 6yr

204 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Bronxville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Bronxville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.