Overview

Sarah Lawrence College is a Comprehensive institution located in Bronxville, NY.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY  10708-5999
United States

Contact Ms. Jennifer Gayles
Director of Admission and Multicultural Recruitment
Email: slcadmit@sarahlawrence.edu
Phone: 914-395-2510
Fax: 914-395-2515

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture	×	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies	×	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×	×
Ethnic Studies	×	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×	×
Gay/lesbian Studies	×	×
Latin American Studies	×	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×	×
General Literature	×	×
Writing, General	×	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×	×
Chinese Language And Literature	×	×
Comparative Literature	×	×
French Language And Literature	×	×
German Language And Literature	×	×
Italian Language And Literature	×	×
Japanese Language And Literature	×	×
Latin Language And Literature	×	×
Russian Language And Literature	×	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)	×	×
Asian History	×	×
European History	×	×
History, General	×	×
History, Other	×	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General	×	×
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies	×	×
International/globalization Studies	×	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×	×
Environmental Studies	×	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Islamic Studies	×	×
Jewish/judaic Studies	×	×
Philosophy	×	×
Religion/religious Studies	×	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×	×
Physics, General	×	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General	×	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×	×
Development Economics And International Development	×	×
Economics, General	×	×
Geography	×	×
International Relations And Affairs	×	×
Political Economy	×	×
Political Science And Government, General	×	×
Sociology, General	×	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×	×
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×	×
Dance, General	×	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×	×
Music, General	×	×
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism	×	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,617

Applied

2,850

Accepted

1,582

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,727

Females Applied

2,302

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

872

Males Applied

535

Males Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview
Other requirements:	Counselor rec, school report

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	March 1st	June 1st	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	692	650	740
SAT Math	652	590	690
ACT Composite	30	28	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

69,608

Private

Fees

590

Full-time student fees

19,348

Room & board

12,718

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

49,010

Avg. Financial Aid Package

50,167

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

47,775

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,964

Avg. Loan Aid

28,454

Avg. Grant Aid

44,877

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,582

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

80%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.3%
Black or African American	5.22%
White or Caucasian	61.38%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	5.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.26%
Two or more races	6.94%
Other	3.64%

Gender

Male (20.35%)

Female (79.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	85%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Formal, Late Night @the Barb and Rocky Horror Picture Show Performances each semester

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Musical Theatre Ensemble, Green Rights Organization for the World, Journaling Club, Rock Climbing Club and Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGENSLC)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

285

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 92

Part-time - 193

Male - 131

Female - 154