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Sarah Lawrence College
Most applicants get into Sarah Lawrence College — 61.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Sarah Lawrence College occupies suburban Bronxville, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Faculty pay averages $134,820 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,530 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 87.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1270 and 1440 — above the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Sarah Lawrence College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Sarah Lawrence College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1270 and 1440; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 680 | 710 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 635 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Sarah Lawrence College received 4,819 applications and admitted 2,840 (58.9%), with 411 enrolling.
How Sarah Lawrence College compares
| Sarah Lawrence College | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 61.7% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $66,862 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,603 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Sarah Lawrence College's median earnings are $53,603 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $66,862 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Sarah Lawrence College lists tuition at $66,862 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Sarah Lawrence College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $66,862 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,530 undergraduates, Sarah Lawrence College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.3% of Sarah Lawrence College students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $66,862 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Sarah Lawrence College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1270–1440 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 61.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Sarah Lawrence College's acceptance rate?
58.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,840 admitted from 4,819 applicants.
How much does Sarah Lawrence College cost?
At Sarah Lawrence College, published tuition is $66,862 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Sarah Lawrence College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Sarah Lawrence College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,603 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in New York
- St Bonaventure University — 81.7% admitted
- Siena University — 69% admitted
- St. Joseph's University-New York — 72% admitted
- Rochester Institute of Technology — 66.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.