St Lawrence University
Liberal arts college · Canton, NY · 1,918 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
54%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1255–1420
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$31,355
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$84,550
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
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 St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University accepts about 54 of every 100 applicants (54%), 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 1255 and 1420 on the SAT. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1255, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says St Lawrence University 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 St Lawrence University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does St Lawrence University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $84,550 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $31,355 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 $67,890 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$67,890
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$67,890
- Room & board$17,510
- Total cost of attendance$84,550
- Average net price after grants$31,355
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Mathematics.
St Lawrence University FAQ
- What is St Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
- 54% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for St Lawrence University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1255–1420. Aim for 1420 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for St Lawrence University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is St Lawrence University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says St Lawrence University 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 St Lawrence University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does St Lawrence University cost?
- About $84,550 a year before aid; $31,355 on average after grants.
- What is St Lawrence University's FAFSA school code?
- 002829. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so St Lawrence University receives your information.
- What is St Lawrence University's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
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