Sarah Lawrence College
Liberal arts college · Bronxville, NY · 1,530 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1240–1430
ACT (middle 50%)
28–31
Average net price
$37,068
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$86,314
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Sarah Lawrence College?
Sarah Lawrence College accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1430 on the SAT. A score at or above 1430 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1240, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–31.
The latest federal data says Sarah Lawrence College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sarah Lawrence College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Sarah Lawrence College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $86,314 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $37,068 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $70,198 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$70,198
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$70,198
- Room & board$19,348
- Total cost of attendance$86,314
- Average net price after grants$37,068
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies.
Sarah Lawrence College FAQ
- What is Sarah Lawrence College's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Sarah Lawrence College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1240–1430. Aim for 1430 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Sarah Lawrence College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–31.
- Is Sarah Lawrence College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Sarah Lawrence College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Sarah Lawrence College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Sarah Lawrence College cost?
- About $86,314 a year before aid; $37,068 on average after grants.
- What is Sarah Lawrence College's FAFSA school code?
- 002813. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Sarah Lawrence College receives your information.
- What is Sarah Lawrence College's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
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