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Academics
“The greatest strengths” at Sarah Lawrence College “are the small class sizes, the highquality of …relationships between students and professors, and the freedom to create an academic major.” Students attribute this to SLC’s seminar-conference courses, which “allow students to endlessly customize their academic experience, as independent study is required of every student every semester.” Beloved examples include “a literature class on disability that incorporates community service at a local elder care center” or being able to write a paper “in my calculus class about connecting calculus to crochet.”
Students also take pride in the close relationships fostered by one-on-one conference courses. “Professors treat us as academic colleagues,” explains one senior. “One professor, in a class on Roman and early Medieval art history, regularly brought his own actual artifacts to class” raves another fourth-year.” While coursework at Sarah Lawrence often comes down to “research and analysis,” students value both their creative control and outside-theclassroom experiences. “I took a class called ‘Pattern’ that explored the geometry within art and patterns. It was technically a math class, but we took a trip to a gallery and I was able to assemble a portfolio for my final project.”
Student Body
Sarah Lawrence students are “intellectual, ever-curious, open-minded, and autodidactic,” says one third-year student, “My peers don’t require hand holding. They know what they want to study and how they want to study it.” The school’s independent student body reflects its self-directed academics: “Everyone cares about something: their music, their art, their friends, their academics, social and political causes and would defend it with their life.” One student brags, “A friend of mine can wax poetically on quarks and leptons as much as she can deconstruct Fellini’s oeuvre. A uniting factor of the campus is that none of us are looking for a traditional undergraduate academic experience. Above all we value choice.” As for diversity on campus, students point to THRIVE, a mentorship program for students of color, which one sophom*ore notes “made a huge difference in my social life on campus and I am thankful for the connections it allowed me to make.” There’s also a “historically” huge LGBTQIA+ scene—“as a queer person myself, I have never felt this comfortable anywhere else.”
Campus Life
Just a 40-minute train ride from Manhattan, Sarah Lawrence students can enjoy their intimate, liberal arts college setting as well as the thrills of the big city. It’s an “intellectual’s school,” without a huge party scene, but “there is usually plenty to do if you keep your finger on the pulse.” This seems especially true for creative students, as the “literary journals are fabulous” and events like The Poetry Festival and Free-Write Fridays offer a chance to exercise one’s creativity. On the theatrical side, groups like The Burlesque Troupe, HalfNaked Shakespeare, Melancholy Players, and the annual Rocky Horror Picture Shadow Showcase keep audiences entertained. Many work by day, converse during lunch and then go off “working on your film or choreography piece or manuscript with your friends.” Sometimes, it’s fun to just “go into New York City to have fun, see shows, and shop.”
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Seth Katz
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone
800-888-2858
slcadmit@sarahlawrence.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Barbara Walters Campus Center
Campbell Sports Center
Esther Raushenbush Library
Heimbold Visual Arts Center
Common Ground
Tea Haus and LGBTQIA Space are popular student managed social spaces.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC)
The Museum of Modern Art (NYC)
Broadway (NYC)
Cross County Mall (Yonkers)
Ridge Hill Shopping Center
Bronxville has a Starbucks, Slave to the Grind Coffee and Tea House, several cozy restaurants, boutiques, grocery stores,and pharmacies within walking distance or via campus shuttle. The New York Botanical Gardens are also close by.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; Optional Saturdays
9am-5pm
800-888-2858
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Times vary. Check website.
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Go to http://www.gogryphons.com/staff.aspx for the list of coaches.
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
slcadmit@sarahlawrence.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Email slcadmit@sarahlawrence.edu if you are interested in a class visit.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
LaGuardia Airport is 18 miles (a 25-minute drive) from campus. Various trip services are dispatched from the ground transportation booths located behind baggage claim areas in all major airports. Private sedans, vans and limousines are offered, as are scheduled shuttles to Manhattan and Westchester locations and shared door-to-door service. New York Airport Service runs buses between LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark airports and several points in midtown Manhattan. Service is frequent and boarding points at airline terminals are clearly marked. For those who wish to make connections with Metro-North commuter trains, a stop is conveniently located at Park Avenue across from Grand Central Station. For fare and schedule information go to www.nyairportservice.com. During the week, Metro-North Railroad, Harlem Line commuter trains run every half-hour between 6:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. weekdays and hourly on weekends. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to the Bronxville Station. Purchase your round-trip tickets at the station to avoid an extra charge. Please call Metro-North at 1-800-METROGO (1-800-638-7646), visit their web site or inquire at the information booth in Grand Central Terminal for exact schedule and fare information. Taxi service is available at the Bronxville Station for the short ride to the College (ask to be taken to the Westlands Building to reach the Admission Office).
Driving Instructions to Campus
Take any of the following to New York's Cross-County Pkwy.: I-87 (NY State Thruway), Henry Hudson/Saw Mill River Pkwy., Hutchinson River Pkwy., or Sprain Brook Pkwy. From the Thruway and the Henry Hudson/Saw Mill River Pkwy., head east on the Cross-County Pkwy. and exit at Kimball Ave. Turn left on Kimball to the second traffic light, then turn right on Glen Washington Rd. From the Hutchinson River and Sprain Brook Parkways, head west on the Cross-County Pkwy. to Exit 5. Make a short right on Midland Ave. to Kimball Ave.; turn left on Kimball to the first traffic light, then turn right on Glen Washington Rd.
Local Accommodations
The Following hotels have offered discounts to people visiting SLC. Please check with the individual hotel for availability and the specifics of their offer. You must state that you are with Sarah Lawrence College or ask for the Sarah Lawrence College corporate rate when making reservations: Hyatt Place New York (1 mile), 700 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY, 10704, 914-377-1410. Hampton Inn & Suites (1.9 miles), 555 Tuckahoe Rd, Yonkers, NY 10710, 914-963-3200. Royal Regency Hotel (2.1 miles), 165 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, 10710, 914-476-6200; Resident Inn by Marriott, (5.2 miles), 35 LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801, 914-636-7888; Radisson Hotel, (5.3 miles), 1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801, 914-576-3700; Courtyard by Marriott (5.7 miles), 5 Executive Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10701, 914-476-2400. Residence Inn by Marriott (5.9 miles), 7 Executive Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10701, 914-476-4600. Hampton Inn & Suite, (5.9 miles), 160 Corporate Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10701, 914-377-1144. For additional places to stay as well as additional information about visiting the Westchester County and New York City areas please go to the official tourism websites. Westchester County: http://tourism.westchestergov.com/ New York City: http://www.nycvisit.com .
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- Admissions
- Academics
- Student Body
- Campus Life
- Careers
Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:4,819
Acceptance Rate:59%
Average HS GPA:3.80
GPA Breakdown
44%
4.0
28%
3.75 - 3.99
9%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
6%
3.00 - 3.24
1%
2.50 - 2.99
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
680 - 730
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
590 - 710
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1250 - 1335
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
29 - 33
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
Yes
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 15
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
91/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11:1
Total Faculty
260
with Terminal Degree
172
143
Women
117
Men
52
International
43
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Professors interesting rating
98/99
Professors accessible rating
94/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architecture.
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
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.
Biology, General.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
Literature.
Writing, General.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Chinese Language and 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 PROGRAMS.
Dance Therapy/Therapist.
HISTORY.
History, General.
History.
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Cognitive Science.
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
International/Global Studies.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Islamic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Development Economics and International Development.
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Economy.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Game and Interactive Media Design.
Music, General.
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
JJ Abrams
Creator/Producer/Director
Rahm Emanuel
Politician
Barbara Walters
Broadcast Journalist
Meredith Monk
Performance Artist
Vera Wang
Fashion Designer
Julianna Margulies
Actress
Ann Patchett
Author
Academic Rating
Academic rating
88/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
86/99
Students Say
Sarah Lawrence College’s proximity to New York City is one of the greatest benefits for students looking to gain professional experience during their college careers. Many of SLC’s alumni are “well-connected to professionals in the New York City area,” whose “stellar performance in the workplace creates future internship opportunities for other students and full-time post-graduation employment.” These opportunities are advertised at regular internship fairs, which feature work opportunities that “focus on learning tools to help in the job field later in life.” Students have the option to take internships for credit alongside regular classes during the semester, and often commute into Manhattan a few days a week. SLC also offers access to the online job search database Handshake, as well as their own online networking platform SLC Connect, which students can use to connect with alumni in their field.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jan 15
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$41,780
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$41,657
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,906
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
74%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,145
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$34,850
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$58,936
Required Fees
$534
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$600
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$0
Transportation for Commuters
$100
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,358
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
84/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,521
Foreign Countries Represented
36
Demographics
4.90%
Asian
4.43%
Black
10.90%
Hispanic
61.38%
Caucasian
6.88%
Unknown
4.97%
International
80% female
20% male
79% are out of state
98% are full time
2% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
76%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Quality of life rating
79/99
First-Year Students living on campus
98%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Fire safety rating
95/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
84
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
4
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Gryphons)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Gryphons)
9 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
Green rating
81/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
No
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
37%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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